Banks agree to extend loan repayment breaks Banks and other lenders have today confirmed a further three-month extension to the current payment break will be made available to customers that continue to be directly impacted by the fallout from Covid-19. Business • 30 Apr 20
Banks agree to extend loan repayment breaks Banks and other lenders have today confirmed a further three-month extension to the current payment break will be made available to customers that continue to be directly impacted by the fallout from Covid-19. Business • 30 Apr 20
SMEs could require up to €5.7bn in liquidity supports Small and medium sized firms here could need up to €5.7bn in liquidity supports over the coming months as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. Business • 23 Apr 20
SMEs could require up to €5.7bn in liquidity supports Small and medium sized firms here could need up to €5.7bn in liquidity supports over the coming months as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. Business • 23 Apr 20
eBay to help small Irish businesses during Covid-19 EBay is offering Irish SMEs the chance to sell their products on its platform for free. Business • 20 Apr 20
eBay to help small Irish businesses during Covid-19 EBay is offering Irish SMEs the chance to sell their products on its platform for free. Business • 20 Apr 20
AIB to defer fees for SMEs affected by Covid-19 AIB said it will shortly make an option available to its SME customers to allow them defer the maintenance and transaction fees applied to their accounts on March 31 if their businesses have been affected by Covid-19. Business • 02 Apr 20
AIB to defer fees for SMEs affected by Covid-19 AIB said it will shortly make an option available to its SME customers to allow them defer the maintenance and transaction fees applied to their accounts on March 31 if their businesses have been affected by Covid-19. Business • 02 Apr 20
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 Brexit. 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 Brexit. Business • 16 Dec 19
Level of SMEs' bad loans continue to fall New figures from the Central Bank show that the level of non-performing loans among the country's SMEs continue to fall. Business • 17 Oct 19
Level of SMEs' bad loans continue to fall New figures from the Central Bank show that the level of non-performing loans among the country's SMEs continue to fall. Business • 17 Oct 19
Challenging conditions for SME sector The environment for the country's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is showing signs of strain, and will likely continue to do so irrespective of the outcome of Brexit. Business • 15 Oct 19
Challenging conditions for SME sector The environment for the country's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is showing signs of strain, and will likely continue to do so irrespective of the outcome of Brexit. Business • 15 Oct 19
Linked Finance plans to double headcount Peer-to-peer lending platform Linked Finance said it has now issued a milestone €100m in loans to Irish SMEs as it plans to double its headcount over the coming months. Business • 14 Jun 19
Linked Finance plans to double headcount Peer-to-peer lending platform Linked Finance said it has now issued a milestone €100m in loans to Irish SMEs as it plans to double its headcount over the coming months. Business • 14 Jun 19
SBCI's loans total €1 billion for the first time The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland said its lending levels had passed the €1 billion mark by the end of March this year. Business • 27 May 19
SBCI's loans total €1 billion for the first time The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland said its lending levels had passed the €1 billion mark by the end of March this year. Business • 27 May 19
New €300m Future Growth Loan Scheme for SMEs A new loan scheme for SMEs and farmers will see €300m being made available for them to support their strategic long-term investment plans after Brexit. Business • 27 Mar 19
New €300m Future Growth Loan Scheme for SMEs A new loan scheme for SMEs and farmers will see €300m being made available for them to support their strategic long-term investment plans after Brexit. Business • 27 Mar 19
Only 9% of SMEs embracing remote working - survey Almost 90% of small and medium sized business owners say they see growth in their business over the next three years. Business • 06 Nov 18
Only 9% of SMEs embracing remote working - survey Almost 90% of small and medium sized business owners say they see growth in their business over the next three years. Business • 06 Nov 18
Only three in ten SMEs can take orders through websites Only three in every ten small and medium sized business in Ireland can take sales orders through their website, new research shows. Business • 20 Sep 18
Only three in ten SMEs can take orders through websites Only three in every ten small and medium sized business in Ireland can take sales orders through their website, new research shows. Business • 20 Sep 18
Broadband hampers small businesses' web presence Inadequate broadband service is keeping up to a fifth of small businesses here offline. Technology • 08 Dec 17
Broadband hampers small businesses' web presence Inadequate broadband service is keeping up to a fifth of small businesses here offline. Technology • 08 Dec 17
EU approves Enterprise Ireland scheme for SMEs European Union competition regulators said they have approved a €10m Irish support scheme for the restructuring of small and medium-sized companies (SMEs). Business • 30 Nov 17
EU approves Enterprise Ireland scheme for SMEs European Union competition regulators said they have approved a €10m Irish support scheme for the restructuring of small and medium-sized companies (SMEs). Business • 30 Nov 17
Rise in number of SMEs being rejected for bank credit There was a rise in the number of SMEs being rejected by banks for credit during the first three months of the year, according to new figures from the Central Bank. Business • 25 Jul 17
Rise in number of SMEs being rejected for bank credit There was a rise in the number of SMEs being rejected by banks for credit during the first three months of the year, according to new figures from the Central Bank. Business • 25 Jul 17
Facebook EMEA VP outlines new Irish SME Council Facebook is to establish an SME Council in Ireland - as it aims to grow its usage amongst small businesses here. Business • 19 Jul 17
Facebook EMEA VP outlines new Irish SME Council Facebook is to establish an SME Council in Ireland - as it aims to grow its usage amongst small businesses here. Business • 19 Jul 17
SBCI lends over €0.5 billion to SMEs The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland has advanced €544m in loans to small and medium enterprises here since its inception in March 2015. Business • 01 Mar 17
SBCI lends over €0.5 billion to SMEs The Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland has advanced €544m in loans to small and medium enterprises here since its inception in March 2015. Business • 01 Mar 17
New financing of €300m offered to SMEs Finance company Capitalflow has announced plans to offer €300m in lending to small and medium-sized businesses in Ireland. Business • 17 Oct 16
New financing of €300m offered to SMEs Finance company Capitalflow has announced plans to offer €300m in lending to small and medium-sized businesses in Ireland. Business • 17 Oct 16
Funding raised by SMEs increases by 58% in H1 The amount of funding raised by high-tech Irish SMEs increased by more than half to €486m between January and June when compared with the same period last year. Business • 09 Sep 16
Funding raised by SMEs increases by 58% in H1 The amount of funding raised by high-tech Irish SMEs increased by more than half to €486m between January and June when compared with the same period last year. Business • 09 Sep 16
Nearly 20% of Irish SMEs have no online presence Almost a fifth of small and medium enterprises in Ireland still do not have any online presence, according to a new survey. News • 16 Jun 16
Nearly 20% of Irish SMEs have no online presence Almost a fifth of small and medium enterprises in Ireland still do not have any online presence, according to a new survey. News • 16 Jun 16
Irish SMEs least likely to apply for bank loans Newly published research from Trinity College Dublin shows that Irish-based SMEs are least likely to apply for bank loans because of fear of rejection. Business • 25 Apr 16
Irish SMEs least likely to apply for bank loans Newly published research from Trinity College Dublin shows that Irish-based SMEs are least likely to apply for bank loans because of fear of rejection. Business • 25 Apr 16
Central Bank publishes new SME lending regulations The Central Bank has published new regulations for lending to SMEs, which regulated lenders must comply with from the second half of 2016. Business • 18 Dec 15
Central Bank publishes new SME lending regulations The Central Bank has published new regulations for lending to SMEs, which regulated lenders must comply with from the second half of 2016. Business • 18 Dec 15
EIB announces funding for SMEs and Dublin Port The European Investment Fund and Bank of Ireland have signed an agreement to increase lending to innovative small and medium-sized enterprises here. Business • 23 Oct 15
EIB announces funding for SMEs and Dublin Port The European Investment Fund and Bank of Ireland have signed an agreement to increase lending to innovative small and medium-sized enterprises here. Business • 23 Oct 15
ECB says banking sector continuing to heal Europe's financial sector is showing further signs of healing and the European Central Bank's raft of different policy measures are contributing to this, a key survey shows. Business • 14 Apr 15
ECB says banking sector continuing to heal Europe's financial sector is showing further signs of healing and the European Central Bank's raft of different policy measures are contributing to this, a key survey shows. Business • 14 Apr 15
Banks becoming more supportive of SMEs - CRO The Credit Review Office has said that banks are becoming generally supportive towards small and medium enterprises. Business • 10 Nov 14
Banks becoming more supportive of SMEs - CRO The Credit Review Office has said that banks are becoming generally supportive towards small and medium enterprises. Business • 10 Nov 14
