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:
Danish Retailer NORMAL Opens In Westmeath
It's the fourth national store in the country.
Plans Lodged For 66 New Homes In Offaly Town
Plans for the houses are located for Edenderry.
Taoiseach Describes Lack Of IDA Jobs In Laois As “Extraordinary”
Only two IDA visits to Laois took place in 2024.
House Prices Rise Across The Midlands
The housing prices rose the highest in Laois.
Westmeath Company Planning Major Expansions
Mullingar's Sugar Plum Sweetery is aiming to open 10 stores within the next three years.
Ryanair And Michael O'Leary Agree New 6 Year Contract
It says there's a "modest" annual salary increase.
Offaly County Council Income Rises By €5 Million In 2025
Income rose by 4.5%.
Appeal Against €1bn Westmeath Data Centre Ruled Invalid
The development is expected to create over 1,700 jobs.
Mr Price Secures Planning Approval For Westmeath Distribution Centre Expansion
The centre is located in Athlone.
Westmeath Sweet Success Story Wins Big At National Enterprise Awards
Sugar Plum Sweetery is this year's National Enterprise Awards overall winner.
Midlands Secures €55k In Funding For Literacy And Digital Skills Initiatives
Laois and Offaly will receive the highest allocation.
Award-Winning Westmeath Cafe Welcomes Incoming VAT Reduction
Athlone's Beans and Leaves Cafe won most Dog Friendly Venue at the Ruby Heart Awards.
Wendy’s To Open New Offaly Restaurant Next Week
The fast food joint will open June 23rd.
Offaly Council Earns €7.9m From Wind Farm Rates
Laois took in just under €445k.
Will Faulkner Shares “The Business Behind the Voice” At Founders Friday
Mr Faulkner highlighted leadership, trust, local radio, and the future of media.
EVOLVE Ireland Adds Condrons To National Network
This move looks to supports EVOLVE’s mission to accelerate mainstream adoption of high-quality green parts.
Midlands Showing Fast Growth In Mortgages For First Time Buyers
It comes from analysis by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland.
Enterprise Minister Expresses Concern Over Ticket Website Liquidation
Festivals claim they'll lose thousands as a result.
40 New Jobs On The Way To Laois
It's part of a €6m investment.
Business Leaders Meeting In Laois
Event organisers wasnt to help businesses develop stronger relationships across the county.
