PUP numbers at lowest level since March 2020 New figures from the Department of Social Protection show that the number of people getting the Pandemic Unemployment Payment are at the lowest level since ... Business • 21 Jul
Pandemic Unemployment Payment claims at six-month low The number of people claiming temporary Covid-related jobless benefits fell by 8% to 285,000 this week, its lowest level since December last year, new figures ... Business • 09 Jun
PUP numbers jump by over 15% in the last week Some 460,000 people will receive the Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week - an increase of over 15% in the last seven days, according to the ... Business • 18 Jan
Reciprocal welfare continues for Irish and UK citizens Social security rights and entitlements enjoyed by Irish and British citizens under the Common Travel Area (CTA) will continue uninterrupted from today, the Minister for ... Business • 01 Jan
Budget 2021 payment increases to take effect in January Several Social Welfare payment increases are set to take effect in January as part of measures introduced in the Budget. Business • 31 Dec 20
€6.85m paid out in Enterprise Support Grants so far A total of 7,412 people have availed of the Department of Social Protection's Enterprise Support Grant since applications were opened in August. Business • 30 Nov 20
Cabinet to discuss establishment of pensions commission Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys is expected to bring a memo to Cabinet proposing the formal establishment of a Commission on Pensions. Politics • 03 Nov 20
New grant to give up to €1,000 to sole traders Applications have opened for the newly revamped Enterprise Support Grant, designed to assist the self-employed as they get back on their feet following Covid-19. Business • 14 Aug 20
Numbers on PUP continue downward trend The number of people receiving the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment has fallen from 439,000 last week to 412,900. Coronavirus • 06 Jul 20
Trading online voucher scheme to be expanded A major expansion of the Trading Online Voucher Scheme to help small and micro enterprises to get online quickly has been announced today. Business • 08 Jun 20
Concern over businesses not complying with restrictions Concern has been raised in the Dáil about a lack of enforcement powers for businesses who are not complying with Covid-19 restrictions. Coronavirus • 30 Apr 20
€1 billion of supports ready for Covid-19 impacted SMEs Minister for Business Heather Humphreys has announced further measures to help businesses cope with liquidity challenges posed by the Covid-19 restrictions. Business • 08 Apr 20
Public urged to avoid bulk buying groceries The retail industry has reiterated its call to the public to avoid bulk buying groceries. Business • 16 Mar 20
Work permit changes to alleviate shortages in sectors More chefs from outside the country will be eligible for employment permits allowing them to work in Ireland, as a result of changes announced by ... Business • 18 Dec 19
New five year plan to future-proof manufacturing sector The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys has today launched a five year plan to future-proof the manufacturing sector here. Business • 16 Dec 19
50% of small enterprises impacted by Brexit - survey A new survey has found that more than half of small and medium-sized Irish enterprises are experiencing some or significant impact as a result of ... Business • 16 Dec 19
Guidelines for remote working to be developed Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys is to set up an interdepartmental group to develop clear guidelines for employees and employers on remote ... Business • 09 Dec 19
'Industry central to Ireland's climate action targets' The government has advised industry that the environment needs to move higher up their agenda if businesses want to remain competitive. Business • 29 Aug 19
Taoiseach urges businesses to engage with Brexit plans The Taoiseach has warned Irish businesses that trade with the UK to be prepared for the prospect of a no-deal Brexit and not to assume ... Brexit • 12 Jul 19
€100m more announced for Disruptive Technologies Fund Another €100m is being made available under the Government's Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund for three-year projects up to 2022. Business • 05 Jul 19
Firms urged to step up Brexit plans as concerns mount The Government is urging businesses to take concrete steps to avoid any disruption that might be caused by Brexit to the day-to-day running of their ... Brexit • 18 Feb 19
Govt to reform employment permits for non-EEA workers The Employment Permits System for workers entering Ireland from outside the European Economic Area is to be reformed to better address skills shortages across the ... Economy • 28 Sep 18
Have your say on gift vouchers fees Consumers and businesses have until close of business on Friday to respond to a public consultation on gift voucher fees. Business • 28 Aug 18
500 further work permits for meat industry announced Minister for Business Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys has announced an additional 500 work permits for low skilled, lower wage employees from outside the European ... Ireland • 10 Aug 18
Varadkar says preferred Brexit deal 'hard to achieve' The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that the Government's preferred Brexit deal will be "very hard to achieve." Ireland • 13 Feb 18
