It’s claimed small and medium businesses in Clare and elsewhere will be under significant pressure in the coming year, without real Government action on the rising cost of living. That’s despite growing optimism that Ireland will continue to experience high levels of employment into the future. The Government has been called on to strengthen business […]
Clare’s ISME representative has expressed fear that the public sector pay rise will result in a further drain of staff from the private sector. Public sector unions believe a 6.5 per cent pay rise proposal was the best that could achieved through negotiations at this time, with individual unions will be asked to consult with […]
A prominent North Clare small business owner says she’s in ‘disbelief’ at current public sector pay demands. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions last week walked away from public pay talks after refusing to agree to a 5 percent pay increase over two years, though the Government’s understood to preparing a second offer. Opposition parties […]
A Clare member of ISME’s National Council wants quick decision making from Government on isolation rules for close contacts of confirmed Covid cases. Rules around close contacts are set to be reviewed by public health officials tomorrow, following a request by coalition leaders to look at reducing the current isolation period due to Omicrons impact […]
A Clare representative in ISME believes further Government supports for businesses will be needed if isolation times for close contacts if Covid cases are not reduced. It comes as the Public Expenditure Minister says he hopes NPHET will allow the isolation rules for close contacts to be relaxed. It’s understood a number of businesses across […]