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Business Brief
Irish Truck of the Year 2010
The new Volvo FM11 has scooped the Irish Truck of the Year 2010.
Reynolds Logistics named Irish Haulier of the Year
Reynolds Logistics has been named as Irish Haulier of the Year 2010.
Sterling weakness crippling food and drink exporters
“The increasing weakness of sterling is having a crippling effect on Ireland’s food and drink exporters,” according to Paul Kelly, Director of Food and Drink Industry Ireland (FDII).
Seeking entries for 2010 Awards
The Eastern Section of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport is calling on students and individuals / companies to submit applications for its Student Idea of the Year Award and Innovator of the Year Award for 2010.
ISME welcomes business support initiatives
ISME, the Irish Small & Medium Enterprises Association, has welcomed news that the government is ready to unveil a suite of initiatives to support small companies.
Proposed EU carbon tax on road fuel
The European Commission is considering a pan-European carbon tax on road fuels as part of its climate control policy.
Citroen distributor to bow out
The Gowan Group has announced that its subsidiary Gallic Distributors will no longer act as the exclusive importer and distributor for Citroen cars and light commercials.
IBEC calls for pay freeze
The Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC), the group that represents Irish business, has said that any expectations of pay rises in 2010 are unrealistic.
SFA warns on late payments
Late payments are compounding an already difficult financial environment for many small firms, according to the Small Firms Association (SFA).
Clutching at straws?
It could be clutching at straws or wishful thinking, but Irish consumers are seeing the first signs of economic recovery, according to the latest consumer sentiment index.
Insurance premiums set to soar
Insurance premiums are set to rise by as much as 15 per cent, according to one of the country’s leading insurers.
Distribution sector at low ebb
Business sentiment in the distribution sector remains at a low ebb, but some positive signs are beginning to appear, according to a study conducted by the Small Firms Association (SFA).
Haulage operator hits out at cost of doing business in Ireland
One of Ireland's leading haulage companies has hit out at the cost of doing business in the Republic.
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