Tourism minister seeks further extension of 9% VAT rate The Minister for Tourism has said she will seek a further extension of the 9% VAT rate for the tourism and hospitality sector in Ireland. Business • 16 Jan
ISME warns of economic and social costs of living wage The Irish Small and Medium Enterprise Association (ISME) has warned of potential negative impacts of the planned increase to the national minimum wage to establish … Business • 23 Nov 22
ISME launches new Shop and Support Local campaign ISME has today launched its 2022 Shop Local campaign calling on shoppers and businesses to "Think, Spend and Support Local". Business • 10 Nov 22
ISME concerned about proposals on collective bargaining Small and medium sized business organisation, ISME, has said it is gravely concerned about proposals on collective bargaining put forward by a Government backed working … Business • 10 Oct 22
Mixed reaction to recommendations in tax report There has been mixed reaction to the recommendations contained in the Commission on Taxation and Welfare report published today. Business • 14 Sep 22
ISME calls for more support for SMEs amid energy crisis ISME has warned that measures announced by the Government to mitigate the impact of rising energy costs for business owners will not be sufficient to … Business • 23 Aug 22
Tariffs lesser of two evils - ISME Power outages for energy intensive businesses would lead to temporary or permanent closures, according to ISME. Business • 22 Aug 22
ISME and Swoop launch new funding tool for SMEs A new business funding matching tool that aims to improve access to finance for SME businesses here has been launched today by ISME, in partnership … Business • 26 May 22
ISME calls for 'strategic approach' to Covid curbs ISME has written to Taoiseach Micheál Martin to call for a strategic approach to the management of Covid following the reimposition of public health restrictions … Business • 21 Dec 21
ISME concerned about lack of Covid-19 direction Small and medium sized enterprise organisation ISME has written a strongly worded letter to the Taoiseach to complain about "the apparent drift and lack of … Business • 18 Nov 21
Extra bank holiday must be for 'justifiable reasons' The chief executive of small firms group ISME said that granting an additional bank holiday next year must be done for "intelligent, justifiable reasons" and … Business • 24 Sep 21
ISME: Employers want to know if workers are vaccinated A leading business representative group has said employers should be allowed to ask if employees are vaccinated before deciding if they can return to offices … Business • 11 Aug 21
Around 60% of SMEs availing of wage supports - ISME About six in ten businesses surveyed by the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association said they were availing of one of the government wage subsidy … Business • 22 Jul 21
Govt and business need to engage on climate change A new social contract, a fairer taxation system, a universal healthcare system and more action on climate change were all raised as part of discussions … Business • 29 Jun 21
ISME: PUP acting as a 'brake' on getting workers back Small and medium sized businesses are warning that the PUP is acting as "a significant brake" on getting workers back in certain sectors of the … Business • 16 Jun 21
ISME dissatisfied with non-vaccinated workers' guidance Small firms' body ISME has accused the Government of exposing employers to potential legal action by failing to give them "robust" guidance on handling situations … Coronavirus • 27 May 21
ISME elects new chair and National Council The Irish SME Association has elected Margaret O'Rourke Doherty as the new Chair of the National Council for the 2021-2023 term. Business • 25 May 21
ISME concerned over NPHET remarks on antigen tests The Irish Small and Medium Enterprise Association (ISME) has written to the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, expressing concern over the remarks by some NPHET … Business • 10 May 21
ISME calls for policy changes for low income workers ISME which represents small and medium sized businesses, has carried out a report to examine how state policies are impacting the decision-making of low skill … Business • 20 Apr 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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
