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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…)
O’Keefe welcomes UK VAT changes
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
The British Government’s decision to increase its VAT rate, coupled with the decline in value of the euro against sterling, will stimulate the domestic economy and create jobs., according to Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, Minister, Batt O’Keeffe TD. (more…)
Time to manage work related vehicle risk
Friday, June 18th, 2010
The Chartered Institute of Transport & Logistics is organising a breakfast seminar on managing work related vehicle risk. (more…)
IRHA furious over Working Time Directive changes
Thursday, June 17th, 2010
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has expressed its concern over changes in the Working Time Directive that will lead to self-employed haulage operators coming under the scope of the 48-hour rule for the first time. (more…)
AA warns on laundered diesel
Thursday, June 17th, 2010
The AA has recently received complaints from motorists concerning laundered and sub-standard diesel. (more…)
Diesel prices decline
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Diesel prices declined slightly last month, according to the AA price survey. (more…)
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