ISME - Govt should hold firm on vaccine prioritisation The Government should not give in to teachers unions demanding their members are prioritised in the vaccine rollout programme, according to ISME which represents small ... Business • 07 Apr
Bank of Ireland reassures on cash facilities Bank of Ireland has said that no location will be left without access to financial services or cash facilities after its decision to close 103 ... Business • 02 Mar
ISME calls for reduced VAT rate to be maintained Small and medium sized business representative group, ISME, has called for the reduction in the standard rate of VAT to be maintained beyond the end ... Business • 22 Feb
ISME plans legal challenge to State pensions scheme The small firms body ISME is to launch a crowdfunding campaign to fund a legal challenge to the State pensions system on the grounds that ... Ireland • 01 Feb
ISME calls for 'more aggressive approach to testing' Neil McDonnell, the chief executive of ISME, today has welcomed the expected news that non-essential business can re-open on December 1. Business • 27 Nov 20
ISME urges consumers to shop locally all year round The Irish SME Association (ISME) has today launched its "Shop Local Not Just for Christmas" campaign, which highlights the importance of supporting Irish businesses throughout ... Business • 09 Nov 20
ISME writes to TDs to express lockdown concerns The Irish SME Association (ISME) has written to all TDs in Ireland to express its grave concern at the latest national "lockdown" due to Covid-19. Business • 03 Nov 20
Budget 2021 to provide greater clarity for businesses SME Recovery Ireland said today's Budget marks a big step to help the recovery and sustainability of the country's decimated SME sector. budget 2021 • 13 Oct 20
ISME does not see quick return to communal work setting Neil McDonnell, the chief executive of ISME - which represents small and medium-sized companies - has said he believes it will be easier for employers ... Business • 07 Oct 20
ISME considers legal test case over pension tax issue The association representing small and medium sized businesses here has said its considering taking a test case to the High Court over what it describes ... Business • 30 Sep 20
New Google initiative aims to help SMEs recover Google is to give €4m in advertising credits and grants to small businesses, government agencies and non-governmental organisations here in an effort to help them ... Business • 24 Aug 20
ISME calls for economy reboot plan ISME has said that although Covid-19 remains a significant threat within our society, we need to plan the reboot of the economy now. Business • 27 Apr 20
ISME & Griffith College free online training programme ISME and Griffith College have joined forces to support businesses with a free online training programme in response to the Covid-19 crisis. Business • 06 Apr 20
ISME calls for measures to support SMEs during crisis ISME has called for measures to ensure the survival of as many small enterprises and SMEs as possible during the escalating coronavirus situation. Business • 13 Mar 20
ISME urges precautionary measures for tougher times The Irish SME Association has called on Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe to take precautionary measures against more difficult times ahead in Budget 2020. Business • 14 Jun 19
Increased demand for credit by SMEs, ISME survey shows ISME's latest Bank Watch survey shows a small decrease in loan refusal rates, with the rate decreasing from 36% to 29% in the three months ... Business • 19 Oct 18
Loan refusal rates increase from 24% to 36% - ISME A new survey reveals a significant increase in the level of loan refusals to small and medium sized companies in the second quarter of this ... Business • 20 Jun 18
ISME's government satisfaction ratings improve ISME's latest Government Satisfaction report shows a rise from 2% to 4% and marks the fifth consecutive satisfaction improvement. Business • 31 May 18
Businesses should prepare for red weather warning Businesses should prepare for the possibility of closure later this week if a red weather warning is issued in the coming days. Business • 26 Feb 18
Businesses urged to prioritise employee safety Businesses around the country have been encouraged to make a plan and prioritise employee safety when dealing with ex-hurricane Ophelia. Business • 16 Oct 17
SME loan refusal rates rise to 28% from 23% - ISME A new survey from the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association shows an increase in the number of refusals for credit. Business • 16 Jun 17
77% of ISME firms feel Brexit will not hit staff levels A new survey from the Irish Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Association reveals that the majority of SMEs here feel that Brexit will not have ... Business • 28 Mar 17
Lane: Too early to predict Trump impact on Ireland The Central Bank Governor has said it is "way too early to tell" what kind of impact Donald Trump's presidency will have on the Irish ... Business • 11 Nov 16
SMEs waiting 61 days to be paid by debtors - ISME SMEs waited an average of 61 days to be paid by debtors in the third quarter, according to a new survey by ISME. Business • 28 Oct 16
Mark Fielding to step down as ISME chief executive Mark Fielding, the chief executive of ISME, has announced he is leaving the small and medium sized business organisation at the end of the month. Business • 23 Sep 16
