Has Grafton Street become a victim of the Luas Cross City?

Footfall on Dublin’s premier shopping street has declined by 5.2% this year

Government called upon to reform tax system to aid small businesses

SFA also warns on Brexit and highlights a softening of confidence among members

Budget winners and losers: Sector by sector analysis

Hotels and cars react to measures with horror while film and TV fared quite well

Danny McCoy tunes up for Ibec to perform on a bigger stage

CEO wants to expand organisation overseas as business becomes more ‘internationalised’

National minimum wage likely to rise to €9.80

Low Pay Commission expected to recommend 25c rise in report set for Minister

‘Rainy day’ money should be redirected into education – Ibec

Business lobby says easing third-level funding crisis would be wiser use of fund

Sentiment among small businesses is falling, says lobby group

Attracting talent is top concern, as Small Firms Association calls for national strategy

Business This Week: results, indicators and meetings

Ryanair’s full-year results expected to meet positive forecasts despite roster fiasco

Taoiseach pledges extra resources to repair storm damage

Dublin Chamber of Commerce says cost to businesses around capital likely to be over €100m

Small firms could create 25,000 jobs with ‘pro-growth’ tax strategy

Business group estimates job growth but says changes are needed to bolster it

Aldi cuts time it takes to pay its small suppliers to 14 days

German retailer says terms will apply to about 100 suppliers from September 11th

Employers resist Government moves to force them to pay more for education

Ministers Richard Bruton and Paschal Donohoe say increase in employers’ levy needed to tackle ‘crisis’ in funding

Supporting SMEs – the backbone of the economy

With so many borrowing options out there now, lack of finance should not be the reason for a company’s failure

Coveney sets out national planning framework for next 25 years

Minister says most difficult thing about development plan ‘will be the politics around it’

Small business owners less confident than a year ago

Brexit risks and wage inflation among the risks cited for 2017 by owner-managers

What did you do at the work Christmas party?

SFA reminds employers of their potential liability for indiscretions at festive work events

Ireland could be facing even bigger recession, Martin warns

FF leader says Ireland’s economic model under threat from Brexit and global downturn

Whiplash accounts for 70-80% of all personal injury claims

Awards for whiplash range from €15,700 to €77,900 for more severe injuries

Business groups reiterate need for ‘Brexit-proof’ budget

Fears of a hardline Brexit as sterling hits three-year low against the euro

Insurers ‘in retreat’ over lack of information about claim costs

Motorists more concerned about price of cover than road safety, committee hears

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