Business Brief
Diesel prices on rise again
Friday, July 16th, 2010
The haulage industry has been advised that the average price of diesel across the country this month has risen 0.9cent a litre in the last month to an average of 124.9 cent. (more…)
Business sentiment strengthens further in Q2
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, today published the results of its latest Business Sentiment Survey, which shows that business confidence strengthened in Q2 for the third consecutive quarter, but recovery is stronger in the exporting sectors than in the domestic economy. (more…)
SFA Jobs Sentiment Survey
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
The Small Firms Association (SFA) has released the findings of its Q2 2010 Jobs Sentiment Survey. (more…)
Don’t cut road and rail projects – CILT
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has expressed disappointment at reports that significant national road and rail projects may be scrapped as part of cost-saving measures by the Government and relevant transport authorities. (more…)
Government bio-fuels policy crippling hauliers – IRHA
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is seeking a crisis meeting with Enterprise Minister Batt O’Keeffe to highlight flaws in the government’s bio-fuels policy. (more…)
New drink drive limits for truck drivers
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
New drink drive limits for professional drivers, including truck drivers have been passed through the Dáil. (more…)
Small business under pressure – SFA
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
The Small Firms Association (SFA) has released the findings of its Summer Business Sentiment Survey. (more…)
ISME warns on bank credit
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
The Irish Small & Medium Enterprises Association, today has claimed that banks are continuing to refuse lending to the majority of SMEs. (more…)
Limerick Tunnel to open at end of July
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
The €660 million Limerick Tunnel is set to open at the end of July. (more…)
Government must invest in infrastructure
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
IBEC, ICTU, Dublin Chamber of Commerce and the Construction Industry Council joined together to call on Government to reinvigorate the economy by investing in Ireland’s infrastructure. (more…)
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