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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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Kerry Women Invited to National Women’s Enterprise Day 2020

By Jack Mullen 2 October 2020

Local Enterprise Office Kerry announces ‘National Women’s Enterprise Day’ as new figures show 20,500 female entrepreneurs have taken up supports this year across the country Free events moving online for National Women’s Enterprise Day on Wednesday, October 14th New 2020 figures*: Over 20,500 female entrepreneurs have taken part in Local Enterprise Offices’ training

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Your Ultimate Guide to Employee Experience (EX)

By Jack Mullen 24 September 2020

Employee experience, why it matters and what it means for the business, this article provides insight to managing employee experience and the impacts this could have on your business. In this article we will be looking at: What is employee experience? The rise of employee experience The 5 stages of employee experience Employee experience environments […]

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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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DIAGEO ANNOUNCES BALLYMORE AS REGENERATION PARTNER FOR THE GUINNESS QUARTER AT ST. JAMES’S GATE

By Jack Mullen 3 September 2020

Diageo has today announced that it has chosen Ballymore as its partner to deliver the transformation of 12.6 acres of its iconic St. James’s Gate site into one of the most dynamic urban quarters in Europe. Ballymore is a developer with vast and varied experience, notably in established and historic cityscapes like Old Spitalfields Market […]

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Applications Open for Enhanced Restart Plus Grant

By Jack Mullen 11 August 2020

The Government announced an additional €300m in funding to further support enterprises as the economy reopens and resumes activity. This will be provided to businesses through the enhanced Restart Plus Grant. The application process is now open on Cork City Council’s website, www.corkcity.ie. The maximum grant available will rise to €25,000 (up from €10,000) and the

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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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Cork County: Investing in growth

By Jack Mullen 9 July 2020

A cross-sectorial loan (CSL) of €33.7 million is the first between the CEB and Cork County Council and will part-finance up to 52 projects in nine town centres across the county By 2040, it is estimated that there will be an additional one million people living in the Republic of Ireland. Project Ireland 2040, the Government’s […]

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How to provide touch free parking to every consumer in Ireland

By Jack Mullen 6 July 2020

Since the developments in 2020 with the onset of Covid-19, the ensuing lockdown followed by the slow re-emergence of business, it is of vital importance that parking operators and local authorities provide a safe, touch free environment for their customers when using pay parking services and systems. This applies to both on-street and off-street parking

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€30 million investment at Rosslare Europort

By Jack Mullen 4 July 2020

€30 million investment at Rosslare Europort, as planning permission submitted for Port Masterplan. The Masterplan, together with initiatives under the strategic plan for the port, will see over €30 million invested by Iarnród Éireann in Rosslare Europort over the next five years. It will ensure that Rosslare will be equipped with the capacity, facilities and […]

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John Sisk & Son marked the topping out of One Wilton Park

By Jack Mullen 30 June 2020

John Sisk & Son marked the topping out of One Wilton Park, Dublin alongside partners IPUT and Henry J. Lyons Architects. This 150,000-sq ft office building, which will be delivered to LinkedIn for fit out in early 2021, has been designed to create a sustainable and conducive environment for its workforce. Wilton Park is a landmark 600,000 […]

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Donegal businesses find innovative solution to pandemic challenges

By Jack Mullen 29 June 2020

When Wild Ireland closed its doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic it needed support and another Donegal company, Feedpods, was able to do just that. The two businesses have worked together to create a very innovative solution to 24/7 animal care. The Wild Ireland Animal Sanctuary, a business unlike most in Donegal is located in […]

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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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2020 Green Enterprise

By Jack Mullen 26 June 2020

Opportunity for Businesses and Innovators in Fingal to apply for the 2020 Green Enterprise: Innovation for a Circular Economy Fingal County Council supports the call for applications for the 2020 Green Enterprise: Innovation for a Circular Economy by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in partnership with the Department of Communications, Climate Action and

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Chris Deans, Crane Worldwide Logistics Podcast

By Jack Mullen 25 June 2020

Crane Worldwide Logistics has been at the coalface of the supply chain throughout the Covid-19 crisis aiding both the national emergency services and frontline workers in sourcing and delivering both PPE and ventilators. Chris Deans, Managing Director of Crane Worldwide speaks to Máirtín Breathnach on the challenges before and during the crisis, the lessons learned, […]

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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 […]

Budget Makes Efficient Cars More Attractive – Provided You Can Afford to Change

‘Unprecedented’ €17.75 Billion Announced in Budget 2021

Kerry Women Invited to National Women’s Enterprise Day 2020

Your Ultimate Guide to Employee Experience (EX)

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

Quarterly National Accounts and International Accounts Quarter 2 2020

DIAGEO ANNOUNCES BALLYMORE AS REGENERATION PARTNER FOR THE GUINNESS QUARTER AT ST. JAMES’S GATE

Applications Open for Enhanced Restart Plus Grant

Clare Economic Taskforce Holds First Meeting

Restart Grants in Fingal Top €5m Mark

Funding Applications Invited Under the 2020 Community Enhancement Programme

Cork County: Investing in growth

How to provide touch free parking to every consumer in Ireland

€30 million investment at Rosslare Europort

John Sisk & Son marked the topping out of One Wilton Park

Donegal businesses find innovative solution to pandemic challenges

Business Cluster Formation: Geoscience Ireland Report

2020 Green Enterprise

Chris Deans, Crane Worldwide Logistics Podcast

Cork City placed 5th in Europe for Economic Potential

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