Last week saw the launch of the Action Plan for Rural Ireland and this week we have the Action Plan for Jobs 2017. Both, are promised and ongoing initiatives reflecting the ‘keep the recovery going’ mantra of Fine Gael during the election, but both give more than a nod towards Brexit and how we can […]
Cyprus has an area of 9,251 km² and a population of just over 1m, in comparison Ireland has an area of 84,421 km² and a population of over 6m. Cyprus is effectively divided with the northern part under Turkish control since an invasion by Turkey in 1974. This is seen under international law as an […]
The largest number of jobs were saved in the third quarter when Debenhams successfully exited the examinership process, preserving 1,415 jobs in the UK retailer. Read the full article here.
Two state agencies which always have been, and still are in many areas, part and parcel of the fabric of Irish life are now in crisis. Both have seen a decline in the importance of their role in modern times but their demise would be a loss to Irish society as a whole which would […]
Many people were shocked to see in the local papers last week that it is proposed to end the railway line at Gorey, leaving the rest of the county without any rail services. This is not the first time this has happened but each time it is proposed brings the possibility nearer. Granted, there are […]
Budget 2017 contains a number of measures which aim to assist businesses as a result of the uncertainty created by the UK decision to exit from the EU. Alma O’Brien, Tax Partner of Baker Tilly Hughes Blake, discusses key changes announced in Budget 2017. Read more here…
The main issue facing businesses nowadays is Brexit, and SMEs and entrepreneurs will be hoping to hear some Brexit-proofing incentives in the budget, helping to keep Ireland attractive for foreign investment and make it as easy as possible to do business with the UK post Brexit. 1. Retail: Everything in the economy is interlinked so […]
Local Property Tax Increase The annual Local Property Tax (LPT) charged on all residential properties in the State came into effect from 1 July 2013. It applies to all residential property, which is defined as “any building or part of building which is used as, or is suitable for use as a residence” including grounds […]
With just €1bn to spend, a €3bn ministerial wishlist, public expectations of at least some giveaways and the shadow of Brexit looming over all, this year’s budget is certainly not going to please everyone. The Confidence and supply agreement with Fianna Fail covers 3 budgets and Michael Martin is adamant that his priorities must be […]
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