Top up your pension and make your tax bill smaller

Fri, Oct 21, 2011

The question may be asked, what is all the fuss about pensions at this time of year? The answer is simple. By making a contribution into your pension before October 31, or November 15 for those who make tax returns online, you will qualify for tax relief on the amount you contribute, thus reducing the net cost to you.

Westport business wins national Hygiene and Food Safety award

Fri, Oct 21, 2011

A local Westport business has landed at the top of ‘The Q’ having just been named as the Group Retailer of The Year in Ireland for Hygiene and Food Safety.

The National Q Mark Awards, known as the “Oscars” of business excellence, saw the Kavanagh Group from Westport, go head to head with more than 100 of the best companies in Ireland, before being named as the winner of The National Q Mark for Hygiene and Food Safety, the ultimate achievement in quality and excellence for a supermarket group.

Mayo company finalist in Silicon Valley comes to Ireland

Fri, Oct 14, 2011

The Irish Technology Leadership Group (ITLG), a group of executives and technology leaders headquartered in Silicon Valley, and focused on helping Irish start-up companies, is leading a delegation of high level executives and investors to Dublin.

SMEs provide two third of Irish private sector employment

Fri, Oct 14, 2011

The value and contribution of Ireland's SME sector has been highlighted by the latest European Commission statistics, which show small and medium businesses account for 66.8 per cent of employment in the Irish private sector, says Jim Higgins MEP.

Last call for SuperValu Irish Food Producers Awards

Fri, Oct 14, 2011

SuperValu has put out the last call to Mayo companies for entries for the 2011 Irish Food Producers Awards.

WDC congratulated by Minister Perry for management of €32m fund

Fri, Oct 14, 2011

Minister for Small Business, John Perry, has met with a delegation representing the Western Development Commission (WDC). The Minister met with WDC chair, Helena Rochford Brennan; Ian Brannigan, acting CEO and development manager WDC; Gillian Buckley, investment manager WDC, Jackie Maguire, county manager of Leitrim County Council; and Cllr Mary Hoade to discuss the economic and social development of the Western Region.

Mayo businesswomen in line for national awards

Fri, Oct 14, 2011

Following this year’s Network Mayo Businesswomen of the Year awards, three Mayo women will be heading for Dublin Castle representing the county at the Network Ireland Businesswomen of the Year awards.

Government actions will reduce business costs and help create jobs – Ring

Fri, Oct 14, 2011

Government plans to cut the administrative burden to businesses by a quarter will help to foster investment and create jobs, according to Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring.

Westport Export Seminar a superb success

Fri, Oct 07, 2011

By 2016 Ireland will be the best small country in Europe in which to do business, according to An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny. At the SMEs Doing Business in Europe seminar in Knockranny House Hotel last weekend, delegates were addressed by An Taoiseach as well as the Minister for Small Business, John Perry, whose speeches echoed the need for people’s active involvement and support in the Government’s recovery plan. Ireland is “open for business” and requires participation from its people to make change happen.

North west MEPs welcome EU aid for Irish construction workers

Fri, Oct 07, 2011

Ireland's north and west MEPs have warmly welcomed the decision by the European Commission to allocate €51 million of EU Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) aid for retraining laid-off Irish construction industry workers.

Business group to campaign for fairer commercial rates

Fri, Oct 07, 2011

A new national business organisation, Irish Employers for Affordable Rates (IEAR), which wants the Government to reform the present local authority commercial rates system, was launched recently.