Peter Burke says SMEs are responsible for a huge amount of employment in the country.
The Government is committing to think about about small businesses first.
The small business unit within the Department of Enterprise will focus on implementing an SME impact assessment on memos being brought to cabinet.
Enterprise Minister and Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke says local businesses are the lifeblood of the country's economy:
Possible 50% Tariff Could Be Imposed on EU Goods by US
The US President is threatening a 50% tariff on goods from June 1st.
SIPTU Campaigning Against Offaly Medical Plant's Union Policy
Workers at the plant are calling for the right to collective representation.
Offaly Businesses Join Forces To Create New Jobs
The companies will provide bus licences.
Midlands 103 Celebrates Record Audience Figures
The latest JNLR figures show Midlands 103 has broken its daily audience record.
Midlands Start-Ups Part Of €27m Funding Tranche Last Year
12 Midlands and Mid-East companies landed support from Enterprise Ireland in 2024.
Offaly Heritage Site Taking Applications For Mobile Catering Unit
The Office of Public Works are accepting admissions.
Minister Peter Burke Leads Four-Day US Midwest Trade Mission
The Longford Westmeath TD will be accompanied by IDA Ireland CEO.
Offaly Businesses Attend All Island Bioeconomy Summit
The uses of Biomethane is a topic that will be brought up.
Westmeath Hosting Start-Up Summit Today
Enterprise Minister Peter Burke will be in attendance at the Radisson Hotel in Athlone.
Retailers Being Urged Not To Sell 0.0 Beers To Under 18's
Deputy John Clendennen says zero alcohol products are adult products.
Potential Job Losses For Laois Cheese Production Facility
SIPTU and management are meeting to mediate.
Midlands Movie Studio Under Threat By Trump's 100% Tariffs
The tariff threat is on the non-American movie and tv production sector.
Westmeath Businessman Creates AI Platform To Help Start Up Businesses
The 'Bertie' system will digitalise business processes.
Enterprise Minister Joins Tánaiste In Cabinet Briefing On Trade
Peter Burke and Simon Harris are looking at how to diversify Ireland's trade.
Laois Service Station Reopens After Multi-Million Euro Redevelopment
The Applegreen in Portlaoise returns with new shopping and dining options.
