Work should pay more than welfare - Kenny Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said it is morally unacceptable and economically unwise for people at work to be experiencing poverty. News • 26 Feb 15
Work should pay more than welfare - Kenny Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said it is morally unacceptable and economically unwise for people at work to be experiencing poverty. News • 26 Feb 15
Changes to Credit Guarantee Scheme announced Changes have been announced to the Credit Guarantee Scheme which will help more small and medium sized enterprises secure finance. Business • 23 Feb 15
Changes to Credit Guarantee Scheme announced Changes have been announced to the Credit Guarantee Scheme which will help more small and medium sized enterprises secure finance. Business • 23 Feb 15
SMEs see economic improvement as 2014 ends Small and medium-sized businesses have seen a continued improvement in the economy towards the end of this year, according to ISME. Business • 31 Dec 14
SMEs see economic improvement as 2014 ends Small and medium-sized businesses have seen a continued improvement in the economy towards the end of this year, according to ISME. Business • 31 Dec 14
Improvement in late payments in quarter one: ISME ISME has welcomed the continued improvement in commercial payments in the first quarter of 2014. Business • 03 Apr 14
Improvement in late payments in quarter one: ISME ISME has welcomed the continued improvement in commercial payments in the first quarter of 2014. Business • 03 Apr 14
Minister for Finance welcomes Morgan Kelly warning Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has suggested that the Central Bank make contact with economist Morgan Kelly following his warning that the European Central Bank is planning a "clean-up" of Irish banks. Business • 10 Mar 14
Minister for Finance welcomes Morgan Kelly warning Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has suggested that the Central Bank make contact with economist Morgan Kelly following his warning that the European Central Bank is planning a "clean-up" of Irish banks. Business • 10 Mar 14
SIPTU president calls for wage increases SIPTU President Jack O'Connor has said wage increases are needed if the economy is to grow. News • 01 Feb 14
SIPTU president calls for wage increases SIPTU President Jack O'Connor has said wage increases are needed if the economy is to grow. News • 01 Feb 14
ISME urges 12 month pay freeze The Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association has called for a 12 month pay freeze among SMEs. Business • 20 Jan 14
ISME urges 12 month pay freeze The Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association has called for a 12 month pay freeze among SMEs. Business • 20 Jan 14
SMEs generally optimistic about 2014 - ISME Small and medium-sized businesses are generally optimistic about the year ahead, according to the association representing the sector. Business • 02 Jan 14
SMEs generally optimistic about 2014 - ISME Small and medium-sized businesses are generally optimistic about the year ahead, according to the association representing the sector. Business • 02 Jan 14
Half of SME credit applications refused - ISME Half of the credit applications made by small and medium-sized businesses in the past three months were refused, according to the latest ISME Quarterly Bank Watch Survey. Business • 02 Dec 13
Half of SME credit applications refused - ISME Half of the credit applications made by small and medium-sized businesses in the past three months were refused, according to the latest ISME Quarterly Bank Watch Survey. Business • 02 Dec 13
Improvements in late payments - ISME ISME, the small and medium enterprises association, has said that the average waiting times for businesses to get paid is improving. Business • 07 Oct 13
Improvements in late payments - ISME ISME, the small and medium enterprises association, has said that the average waiting times for businesses to get paid is improving. Business • 07 Oct 13
Business groups opposed to PRSI hike proposal The advisory group on tax and social welfare has recommended an increase in pay related social insurance rates for the self employed. Business • 06 Sep 13
Business groups opposed to PRSI hike proposal The advisory group on tax and social welfare has recommended an increase in pay related social insurance rates for the self employed. Business • 06 Sep 13
Most SMEs unaware of impact of SEPA - survey Almost three quarters of SMEs are unaware of the impact the new Single European Payments Area system could have on their business, according to the results of a survey conducted by ISME. Business • 02 May 13
Most SMEs unaware of impact of SEPA - survey Almost three quarters of SMEs are unaware of the impact the new Single European Payments Area system could have on their business, according to the results of a survey conducted by ISME. Business • 02 May 13
Retail sales down 3.6% on a yearly basis New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of retail sales fell by 1.9% in March from February. Business • 26 Apr 13
Retail sales down 3.6% on a yearly basis New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the volume of retail sales fell by 1.9% in March from February. Business • 26 Apr 13
Isme members report falling credit demand Business owners are reporting high refusal rates, over 50%, in their applications for credit from banks. Business • 12 Mar 13
Isme members report falling credit demand Business owners are reporting high refusal rates, over 50%, in their applications for credit from banks. Business • 12 Mar 13
ISME calls for more action on bank lending The Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association has called on the Government to investigate the ''inordinate delays'' in getting a decision on bank loans for SMEs. Business • 10 Dec 12
ISME calls for more action on bank lending The Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association has called on the Government to investigate the ''inordinate delays'' in getting a decision on bank loans for SMEs. Business • 10 Dec 12
ISME calls for Budget measures to help SMEs ISME has warned that any further increase in the tax burden would likely do more damage to the business sector than greater cutbacks in current expenditure. Business • 16 Nov 12
ISME calls for Budget measures to help SMEs ISME has warned that any further increase in the tax burden would likely do more damage to the business sector than greater cutbacks in current expenditure. Business • 16 Nov 12
€90m microfinance scheme open for small firms A new scheme for small businesses - employing up to ten people - who have been refused credit by the banks will be launched next week. Business • 27 Sep 12
€90m microfinance scheme open for small firms A new scheme for small businesses - employing up to ten people - who have been refused credit by the banks will be launched next week. Business • 27 Sep 12
