Press Releases
Press Releases
Confidence in the SME sector declines
2018-05-04
4th May 2018 10 out of 12 confidence indicators decline. Business confidence drops by 8%. 32% will increase pay by…
The department of public expenditure and reform must stand firm on public service pay demands
2018-04-27
27th April 2018 We must not repeat the mistakes of the past Ireland’s public servants are among the best paid…
Meaningful engagement is needed from the Oireachtas on insurance reform
2018-04-18
18th April 2018 Reform of our personal injuries system is glacially slow Oireachtas must engage meaningfully with the Alliance for…
Are employers doing enough to employ people with a disability?
2018-04-06
6th April 2018 Misconception that employing people with disabilities is costly. Investment in diversity and inclusion increases revenue for all businesses.…
Access to finance must be less restrictive for SME’s
2018-03-26
26th March 2018 Loan refusal rates decrease from 32% to 24%. SME demand for credit drops from 42% to 31%.…
Extreme weather bill would make bad law
2018-03-16
16th March Bill does not consider impact on SMEs We cannot regulate everything by law ISME considers the introduction of…
ISME’s statement on the PSO levy review
2018-03-15
15th March The PSO levy has increased by over 270% since 2013 Independent review into the efficacy of wind generated…
Reports highlight Ireland’s current macro-economic problems
2018-03-14
14th March 2018 Ireland’s tax base is too narrow and the taxation system requires change National competitiveness is an issue…
ISME welcomes action plan for jobs 2018
2018-03-12
12th March 2018 Introduction of a new apprentice programme & 4000 traineeships welcome Focus on regional growth vital Greater emphasis…
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