Neil McDonnell

VAT cut in budget could limit scope for lower personal taxes, says Donohoe

Minister talks down prospects of return to lower 9% VAT rate as Dylan McGrath closes two restaurants

Fri Aug 16 2024 - 06:00

Small firms could come under pressure from soaring rents – Isme

Business group says many employers cannot afford to increase wages to cover higher costs

Thu May 12 2022 - 17:57

Worker leave rights will add to expenses, business lobby claims

Isme says impact of flexible work entitlements on staff costs ‘conveniently ignored’

Wed Apr 20 2022 - 20:17

Guidelines slashing awards for minor injuries hurt low income workers, solicitor claims

The value of claims do not allow for proper compensation of many claimants

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 19:12

Zombie businesses and rent arrears: the legacy of the pandemic

The Government and the Revenue Commissioners have shielded many businesses from the full force of the pandemic

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 05:43

Businesses warn most industries now suffering damaging staff shortages

Foreign workers are quitting the State because of high prices or not coming at all because of work visa issues

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 17:03

Inflation is upending the labour market, so where will it end?

Indigenous employers struggle to keep pace as FDI companies hike pay rates

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 05:30

Covid-19: Another 26,072 cases recorded over past few days

Advice issued on return to workplace is ‘non-prescriptive’, SME association says

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 15:30

Five economic flashpoints to watch out for in 2022

Next year may bring good news but many of the concerns of 2021 will not have gone away

Fri Dec 31 2021 - 05:28

‘We won’t be teaching philosophy’: Meet Ireland’s five newest universities

Higher education is being transformed with merger of institutes of technology - but some fear it is a step in wrong direction

Tue Dec 21 2021 - 00:00

Small business rescue scheme becomes law

New legislation creates system that avoids need for court

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 13:59

Graduates lack ‘basic skills’ such as writing without spelling or grammatical errors

Key skills such as teamwork neglected by Leaving Cert, says employers’ group

Tue Nov 30 2021 - 14:24

Dublin city traders concerned over return of work from home

Dublin city centre footfall levels begin to drop following spike in Covid-19 cases

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 20:06

Employers warn of difficulties with unvaccinated workers

Isme CEO highlights problems linked to hiring and abuse of payment supports

Wed Nov 17 2021 - 11:00

Full return to offices delayed until next spring, says Varadkar

Tánaiste says a ‘staggered and phased’ return to offices is still possible

Tue Oct 19 2021 - 14:34

Public liability insurance premiums keep rising despite drop in value of awards

Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) report found awards have fallen by an average of 40 per cent

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 17:33

Health workers need additional recognition for Covid pandemic, says INMO

Extra public holiday would not be of ‘big benefit’ to transport workers, says NBRU

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 23:20

‘Real opportunity’ to make remote working part of normal life – Varadkar

Report with public’s views on hybrid working ‘reasonably predictable’ says Isme

Fri Aug 20 2021 - 16:59

Businesses between ‘rock and a hard place’, unable to ask staff's vaccination status

Employees who refuse to get vaccine may be taken off payroll, Isme says

Sat Aug 14 2021 - 05:00

Small businesses call on State to reduce capital gains tax

Isme also says OECD plans for standardised corporation tax rate of 15% are ‘inevitable’

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 10:38

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Radio: Doireann Garrihy, Donncha O’Callaghan and Carl Mullan front the zany new show

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 05:00

Salons renting chairs to hairdressers, Oireachtas committee told

Some businesses being established without any full-time employees, Isme tells TDs

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 13:23

Reliability of Covid antigen tests seen as key issue as reopening continues

Government’s chief science adviser backs use of rapid tests to complement other health measures

Tue May 11 2021 - 01:00

Business group accuses Nphet of being ‘flippant’ over criticism of antigen tests

Isme calls for Government to question reliability of advice it says is ‘so demonstrably wrong’

Mon May 10 2021 - 17:21

Insolvent SMEs may be able to write down tax debts in ‘examinership lite’

Minister says business community will be happy with proposals in front of Cabinet

Fri Apr 23 2021 - 15:59

Insurance premiums have ‘not a hope’ of falling despite personal injuries reforms

Law Society dismisses idea new personal injury awards ‘ruse’ will help consumer

Thu Apr 22 2021 - 22:12

Pressure builds on Government to focus on economic reopening

Agenda: Businesses need guidance on return dates as examinership-lite process looms

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 05:03

Judges’ meeting on personal injuries plan set to be delayed again

Isme chief airs concerns over crunch meeting on personal injury awards

Thu Feb 18 2021 - 01:45

Insurance reform group cheers CCTV ruling in personal injury case

Ruling came in case where Supermacs admitted that a chair was damaged prior to an incident

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 05:29

Retailers accused of ‘stealing business’ from rivals by flouting restrictions

Several well-known chains accused of stocking essential items to avoid lockdown

Sat Oct 24 2020 - 06:00

Government urged to extend zero VAT rate on PPE to businesses

Department says State has no flexibility as VAT rules must comply with EU stipulations

Fri Oct 23 2020 - 04:23

Off-licences deny customers are ‘bulk-buying’ alcohol for house parties

Politicians have suggested reducing opening hours for off-licences in bid to curb Covid

Wed Oct 07 2020 - 20:16

New wage subsidy scheme to be re-examined over cashflow concerns

Employment wage subsidy scheme replaces earlier support supports

Fri Aug 28 2020 - 15:56

Q&A: The Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme is ending. This is what’s replacing it

Employers must register for Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme which runs until the end of March

Fri Aug 28 2020 - 15:33