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Budget 2021 was anxiously awaited by the motor industry. It was hinted to contain a pretty radical reform of the Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) system, and it did. Sometimes described as a regressive tax, it is an important source of income for the State. The measures confirmed in the Budget do a few things. They […]

‘Unprecedented’ €17.75 Billion Announced in Budget 2021

By Jack Mullen 14 October 2020

Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe and Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath outlined the details in the Dáil this afternoon. The Government has unveiled a €17.75 billion budget package in the Dail. There will be a €3.4 billion COVID-19 recovery fund aimed at increasing employment by targeting domestic demand. As part of the stimulus package, the VAT rate for

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Cork City Council and Local Enterprise Office set up Weatherproofing Fund for Alfresco Dining

By Jack Mullen 11 September 2020

Cork City Council and its Local Enterprise Office have set up a fund to support businesses who availed of outdoor seating licences as the winter approaches. With the support of the National Transport Authority (NTA), an Outdoor Seating Area Weatherproofing Fund will help traders with the investment required to ensure they can offer an alfresco […]

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Quarterly National Accounts and International Accounts Quarter 2 2020

By Jack Mullen 8 September 2020

GDP contracted by 6.1% in Q2 2020 Personal Consumption of Goods and Services, a key measure of domestic economic activity, decreased by 19.6% in the quarter Spending by Government on goods and services increased by 7.5% Contraction of 38.3% in the economic activity of the Construction sector, while the multinational dominated Industry sector grew by […]

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Clare Economic Taskforce Holds First Meeting

By Jack Mullen 24 July 2020

The Clare Economic Taskforce held its inaugural meeting at Áras Contae an Chláir, Ennis. The Taskforce was convened by Pat Dowling, Chief Executive of Clare County Council, to inform and guide appropriate economic measures that will stimulate job creation in County Clare. The group comprises public and private sector leaders and is chaired by retired […]

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Restart Grants in Fingal Top €5m Mark

By Jack Mullen 22 July 2020

Restart Grant payments to Fingal businesses from Fingal County Council have now topped over €5m with 982 businesses approved for grants ranging from €2,000 to €10,000. The Restart Grant is part of the Council’s commitment to supporting the local economy and assisting businesses trying to recover from the difficult COVID-19 period. The Council’s Economic Enterprise and

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Funding Applications Invited Under the 2020 Community Enhancement Programme

By Jack Mullen 22 July 2020

Donegal County Council and the Donegal Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) are inviting applications for a programme which provides funding to communities in Ireland. The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Mr. Michael Ring TD, announced the launch of the 2020 Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) with initial funding of €2 million nationally in late

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Business Cluster Formation: Geoscience Ireland Report

By Jack Mullen 26 June 2020

A recent report from Geoscience Ireland offers a guide to implementing a business cluster strategy based on its own experience. Geological Surveys are, as their name suggests, more normally engaged with projects such as mapping and monitoring, and in our own case, major initiatives such as marine mapping for INFOMAR and national programmes such as […]

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Cork City placed 5th in Europe for Economic Potential

By Jack Mullen 24 June 2020

Cork City has been hailed the fifth overall best city in Europe for economic potential, according to the Financial Times FDI European Cities and Regions of Future 2020/2021 league. The influential publisher ranked Cork’s economic potential higher than a range of top tier European cities including Amsterdam, Oslo and Frankfurt. The prestigious ranking looks at […]

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Balbriggan the first town to be named a Smart District

By Jack Mullen 23 June 2020

Balbriggan has been chosen as Ireland’s first town to be named as a Smart District in a move that will put it at the cutting edge of smart projects to improve services, create jobs and build a better community. Smart Districts, under the Smart Dublin programme, are strategically selected geographical locations where targeted smart projects […]

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Minister McHugh announces additional funding of €1 million to reduce the cost of school books in DEIS schools

By admin 4 February 2020

More than 15,000 pupils across more than 100 primary schools to benefit from the increased investment Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh today announced a new €1 million fund which aims to provide free books in primary schools. The investment is being made on top of the book grant provided to all schools in […]

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Fingal County Council’s launches Summer Project Funding Programme 2020

By admin 4 February 2020

Fingal County Council has launched its Summer Project Programme 2020 which is open to groups that provide recreational and educational services to young people during the summer. The Community Culture & Sports Division encourages community groups and projects to apply for a grant which provides a subsidy to enable the project leaders to run a […]

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130 Small Fingal Businesses Approved by Local Enterprise Office

By admin 31 January 2020

Fingal Local Enterprise Office (LEO) hosted a networking event last Friday celebrating local businesses approved for funding in the second half of 2019. The Mayor of Fingal Cllr. Eoghan O’Brien and Chief Executive of Fingal County Council AnnMarie Farrelly presented successful grant recipients with certificates for business supported by LEO Fingal with funding provided by

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Transformed Limerick looks to raise the bar again with launch of ambitious international marketing programme

By admin 31 January 2020

Limerick today declared a bold ambition for growth with the unveiling of a first ever brand positioning and international marketing campaign. ‘Limerick: Atlantic Edge, European Embrace’ was unveiled today, becoming the first major branding of the city and county to promote it nationally and globally as a destination for inward industry investment, tourism, education

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A Region in Transition – The Way Forward. Mayo County Council supports the Northern and Western Regional Assembly Report

By admin 29 January 2020

Mayo County Council has announced its support of todays release of the ‘A Region in Transition: The Way Forward’ study. The purpose of the report is to provide evidence that the Northern and Western Regions’ capacity for greater government investment in the region’s key growth enablers. The report also details how the region also has […]

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Deputy Mayor welcomes AxiomSL to Limerick as US Financial Firm plans to create 100 new jobs 17 January 2020

By admin 20 January 2020

The Deputy Mayor of the City and County of Limerick Cllr Adam Teskey has welcomed the announcement that US Financial Services company AxiomSL is to establish a base in Limerick with the creation of 100 jobs over the next five years. Speaking at the official announcement this morning Deputy Mayor Teskey said: “Welcoming a new […]

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Funding opportunities available under the Donegal Culture & Creativity Grants Scheme

By admin 15 January 2020

Applications are being invited for the Donegal Culture & Creativity Grants Scheme 2020 administered by Donegal County Council. The Donegal Culture & Creativity Grants Scheme 2020 is offering 15 grants of €2,000 each to projects that encourage cooperation and collaboration between communities and heritage specialists, artists, culture professionals and/or

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Cork City Council takes over commercial rates in new city areas from January 1st

By admin 5 January 2020

From January 1st 2020, Cork City Council will become the rating authority for businesses operating in the expanded city. This means that the 2020 rate will be paid to Cork City Council. Seven months ago, Cork City grew nearly fivefold in size taking in areas that included Douglas, Rochestown, Grange, Frankfield, Ballincollig, Blarney, Tower and […]

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Making It Happen: Fingal Hosts 400 Businesswomen Fingal at National Women’s Enterprise event

By admin 18 December 2019

Organised by the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), the day was opened by Pat Breen T.D., Minister of State for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection, in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Blanchardstown. The theme for this year’s event was “Making It Happen” in what is NWED’s 13th year run by the […]

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Fingal Businesses Reap Online Rewards with Internet Trading Support

By admin 17 December 2019

Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Fingal has reported the largest increase in Trading Online Vouchers (TOV) applications in the last 2 years, from small businesses planning to invest in their online sales platform. 61 Fingal businesses were awarded €163,000 worth of TOV grants so far in 2019. Figures released last week by the LEOs as part […]

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‘Unprecedented’ €17.75 Billion Announced in Budget 2021

Cork City Council and Local Enterprise Office set up Weatherproofing Fund for Alfresco Dining

Quarterly National Accounts and International Accounts Quarter 2 2020

Clare Economic Taskforce Holds First Meeting

Restart Grants in Fingal Top €5m Mark

Funding Applications Invited Under the 2020 Community Enhancement Programme

Business Cluster Formation: Geoscience Ireland Report

Cork City placed 5th in Europe for Economic Potential

Balbriggan the first town to be named a Smart District

Minister McHugh announces additional funding of €1 million to reduce the cost of school books in DEIS schools

Fingal County Council’s launches Summer Project Funding Programme 2020

130 Small Fingal Businesses Approved by Local Enterprise Office

Transformed Limerick looks to raise the bar again with launch of ambitious international marketing programme

A Region in Transition – The Way Forward. Mayo County Council supports the Northern and Western Regional Assembly Report

Deputy Mayor welcomes AxiomSL to Limerick as US Financial Firm plans to create 100 new jobs 17 January 2020

Funding opportunities available under the Donegal Culture & Creativity Grants Scheme

Cork City Council takes over commercial rates in new city areas from January 1st

Making It Happen: Fingal Hosts 400 Businesswomen Fingal at National Women’s Enterprise event

Fingal Businesses Reap Online Rewards with Internet Trading Support

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