Business costs not moderating in line with cooling of inflation, ISME says
Group said the Government should focus on ‘structural cost competitiveness’ in the coming year
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Budget 2026: Increasing minimum wage could be ‘devastating’, say small businesses
Minimum wage expected to rise by 65 cent, or almost 5%, in next week’s budget
Isme says 17% rise in personal injury payout is ‘capitulation to vested interests’
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan is due to bring proposal to Cabinet next week to legislate for higher payouts
Businesses appeal for change to defamation laws
Isme estimates annual cost of defamation actions in hospitality and retail as much as €50m
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
Small firms could come under pressure from soaring rents – Isme
Business group says many employers cannot afford to increase wages to cover higher costs
Worker leave rights will add to expenses, business lobby claims
Isme says impact of flexible work entitlements on staff costs ‘conveniently ignored’
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
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
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
Inflation is upending the labour market, so where will it end?
Indigenous employers struggle to keep pace as FDI companies hike pay rates
Covid-19: Another 26,072 cases recorded over past few days
Advice issued on return to workplace is ‘non-prescriptive’, SME association says
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Higher education is being transformed with merger of institutes of technology - but some fear it is a step in wrong direction
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