VAT cut in budget could limit scope for lower personal taxes, says Donohoe
Minister talks down prospects of return to lower 9% VAT rate as Dylan McGrath closes two restaurants
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Small firms could come under pressure from soaring rents – Isme
Business group says many employers cannot afford to increase wages to cover higher costs
Worker leave rights will add to expenses, business lobby claims
Isme says impact of flexible work entitlements on staff costs ‘conveniently ignored’
Guidelines slashing awards for minor injuries hurt low income workers, solicitor claims
The value of claims do not allow for proper compensation of many claimants
Zombie businesses and rent arrears: the legacy of the pandemic
The Government and the Revenue Commissioners have shielded many businesses from the full force of the pandemic
Businesses warn most industries now suffering damaging staff shortages
Foreign workers are quitting the State because of high prices or not coming at all because of work visa issues
Inflation is upending the labour market, so where will it end?
Indigenous employers struggle to keep pace as FDI companies hike pay rates
Covid-19: Another 26,072 cases recorded over past few days
Advice issued on return to workplace is ‘non-prescriptive’, SME association says
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Next year may bring good news but many of the concerns of 2021 will not have gone away
‘We won’t be teaching philosophy’: Meet Ireland’s five newest universities
Higher education is being transformed with merger of institutes of technology - but some fear it is a step in wrong direction
Graduates lack ‘basic skills’ such as writing without spelling or grammatical errors
Key skills such as teamwork neglected by Leaving Cert, says employers’ group
Dublin city traders concerned over return of work from home
Dublin city centre footfall levels begin to drop following spike in Covid-19 cases
Employers warn of difficulties with unvaccinated workers
Isme CEO highlights problems linked to hiring and abuse of payment supports
Full return to offices delayed until next spring, says Varadkar
Tánaiste says a ‘staggered and phased’ return to offices is still possible
Public liability insurance premiums keep rising despite drop in value of awards
Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) report found awards have fallen by an average of 40 per cent
Health workers need additional recognition for Covid pandemic, says INMO
Extra public holiday would not be of ‘big benefit’ to transport workers, says NBRU
‘Real opportunity’ to make remote working part of normal life – Varadkar
Report with public’s views on hybrid working ‘reasonably predictable’ says Isme
Businesses between ‘rock and a hard place’, unable to ask staff's vaccination status
Employees who refuse to get vaccine may be taken off payroll, Isme says
Small businesses call on State to reduce capital gains tax
Isme also says OECD plans for standardised corporation tax rate of 15% are ‘inevitable’
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Salons renting chairs to hairdressers, Oireachtas committee told
Some businesses being established without any full-time employees, Isme tells TDs
Reliability of Covid antigen tests seen as key issue as reopening continues
Government’s chief science adviser backs use of rapid tests to complement other health measures
Business group accuses Nphet of being ‘flippant’ over criticism of antigen tests
Isme calls for Government to question reliability of advice it says is ‘so demonstrably wrong’
Insolvent SMEs may be able to write down tax debts in ‘examinership lite’
Minister says business community will be happy with proposals in front of Cabinet
Insurance premiums have ‘not a hope’ of falling despite personal injuries reforms
Law Society dismisses idea new personal injury awards ‘ruse’ will help consumer
Pressure builds on Government to focus on economic reopening
Agenda: Businesses need guidance on return dates as examinership-lite process looms
Judges’ meeting on personal injuries plan set to be delayed again
Isme chief airs concerns over crunch meeting on personal injury awards
Insurance reform group cheers CCTV ruling in personal injury case
Ruling came in case where Supermacs admitted that a chair was damaged prior to an incident
Retailers accused of ‘stealing business’ from rivals by flouting restrictions
Several well-known chains accused of stocking essential items to avoid lockdown
Government urged to extend zero VAT rate on PPE to businesses
Department says State has no flexibility as VAT rules must comply with EU stipulations
Off-licences deny customers are ‘bulk-buying’ alcohol for house parties
Politicians have suggested reducing opening hours for off-licences in bid to curb Covid
New wage subsidy scheme to be re-examined over cashflow concerns
Employment wage subsidy scheme replaces earlier support supports
Q&A: The Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme is ending. This is what’s replacing it
Employers must register for Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme which runs until the end of March
Google offers support to 60,000 small firms in Ireland
Tech giant providing training, grants and advertising credits to recovering companies
Debt must be ‘on softest of terms’ to be of interest to SMEs
Lobby groups suggest grant aid may suit many small businesses better than debt
Businesses welcome ‘step change’ towards public investment
Groups call on next government to provide ongoing support to help post-Covid survival
Covid-19: Restaurants call for clarity on new guidelines
Hospitality industry broadly welcomes new Fáilte Ireland guidance on how to reopen safely
KPMG calls for zero rate VAT as data show slow economic pick-up
Figures from ISME show that as many as 94,000 jobs could be lost
Hard-hit SMEs get ‘paltry’ €11m worth of loans under State scheme
Legislation launched to expand funding for two emergency Covid-19 loan programmes
Greens in government: ‘Very few’ understand the needs of small businesses
The party’s policies represent both opportunities and threats for Irish business
Q&A: Coronavirus risks and returning to work
Workers will have to fill out a form three days in advance declaring no symptoms
Government urged to help businesses pay rent
Ibec and Isme warn that commercial leaseholders must be protected from eviction
Isme criticised State’s ‘tone deaf’ wage subsidy scheme
Law Society also warned Government and advised amendments to Covid legislation
Coronavirus: €400m package for businesses unveiled
Government has provided details of supports available to firms grappling with the crisis
Coronavirus: Nurses, midwives to be paid if not working, says union
Health service bosses agree that virus-linked absences to constitute special leave with pay
Greater Dublin boil water notice lifted for 600,000 customers
Irish Water said results for two water samples received today were satisfactory
Your business week: all the results, indicators and meetings
From Monday Techstars Startup Week Dublin will host 54 events in 32 venues
‘All hell would break loose’ – warehouse trade storing up Brexit problems
Brinkmanship represents ‘massive working capital drag on business’, trade body says
Isme hits out at Brexit-proof clause in State procurement contract
Group angered by what it sees as effort to pass on risk of no deal to small business
Less than 20 suspected cases of insurance fraud reported to Garda despite reforms
FBD tells Oireachtas committee it believes 20% of insurance claims to it are fraudulent
‘Save our livelihoods’ – play centre faces closure over €16,000 insurance premium
Linda Murray who owns a business in Navan tells committee premiums up 300% in a year
Legal profession hindering insurance reforms, claims Isme
Some lawyers encouraging false claims, says business body
Health food stores could close if Government goes ahead with hike in VAT
Industry wants 0% rate on food supplements maintained
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