Cold comfort for SMEs and entrepreneurs

The budget contained a number of measures aimed at helping businesses and entrepreneurs. However, more needs to be done to support those taking the greatest risks for the sake of the economy

The importance of entrepreneurship to Ireland’s economy is beyond doubt. Economic recovery and our falling unemployment rate are the result of, among other things, entrepreneurs establishing and growing business activities in Ireland in recent years.

Unfortunately, many elements of Ireland’s tax environment for entrepreneurs have deteriorated over the years. Entrepreneurs can and do move location based on the tax environment. With increasing competition coming from ...