As part of the DJEI prompt payment code awareness campaign, we would appreciate if you complete the following survey about the Prompt Payment Code (PPC). The PPC is an important prompt payment initiative that was specifically developed by business for business and, if supported by business, can make a real difference towards moving to a…
Applications are now open for a new UL 2 year part-time/distance-learning Software Systems Development Higher Diploma (Level 8) starting next January. Programme details: 2 year in-depth software development upskilling programme aimed at technical professionals who wish to develop their career in the technology sector; Core skills/knowledge taught: Operating systems, object-oriented software development, information management and…
Chambers Ireland will be preparing a submission in relation to Revenue’s proposals to modernise the PAYE system, as announced by Minister Noonan in his Budget statement. The consultation paper is available here and calls for the views of employers, employees, payroll providers, tax practitioners, bookkeepers etc on PAYE modernisation. At its core, PAYE Modernisation means…
Reformed workplace dispute resolution bodies of the state now under one roof – Dublin, 21st of November 2016: Minister of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell-O’Connor T.D., today (Monday), officially opened the new offices of the WRC and Labour Court. Today the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation officially opened the new Headquarters of the…
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD and the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, today launched a public consultation process on the development of a new National Sports Policy Framework. The aim of the consultation process is to give all stakeholders the opportunity to feed into the…
Leading outlets from across the region present in top-to-toe guide for Christmas season Top prize of flights for new Shannon-Stockholm service, plus much more, up for grabs on the night Tuesday 15th November 2016: Shannon will have a very stylish best foot forward on Tuesday December 6th next when some of the region’s top fashion…
Friday, November 4th 2016 Minister Pat Breen advises Irish firms to be prepared, as certification to international standards will be crucial in a post-Brexit era Ireland exports 80% of its goods, accounting for €112 billion in 2015 30 organisations who achieved certification to international business standards in recent weeks were honoured at a special ceremony…
Are you a SME keen to get your share of the all-island Public Procurement Market Then InterTradeIreland’s Go-2-Tender programme is for you! InterTradeIreland’s Go-2-Tender programme aims to give SMEs the confidence, knowledge and practical skills to tender successfully for public sector contracts in their own jurisdiction and on a cross-border basis. Programme Structure The programme consists…
25th October 2016 Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, is set to enable Irish SMEs involved in research and development activities, avail of the Knowledge Development Box taxation scheme. The scheme, which sees profits from Irish inventions resulting from R&D activities in Ireland taxed at 6.25%, is to be made available to…
Record tourism year in prospect for 2016 The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD, today met with the CEO of Tourism Ireland, Niall Gibbons to assess the prospects for tourism in the context of Brexit. Minister Ross said: “I had a very positive meeting with the CEO of Tourism Ireland Niall Gibbons. …
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