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:
Westmeath Business Wins €15k Award For Supporting Irish Business
Flamers was recognised by Guaranteed Irish.
Offaly Town Highlighted As Ideal Business Location
GoSales Solutions in Edenderry is hiring workers.
Laois Among Four Counties Leading EV Sales
Meath and Kildare lead the country in electric vehicle ownership.
100 New Jobs For Offaly
GoSales in Edenderry is expanding its workforce.
Disposable Income Rises Sharply Across The Midlands Over Decade
Westmeath saw the largest increase.
Plans Lodged For Age-Friendly Homes At Former Laois Post Office
The post office is located on Main Street in Portarlington.
BnM Honours Recipients Of Over €700K In Community Funding Across The Midlands
The BnM Educational Scholarship Scheme provided support to 11 Offaly students.
Charter Medical Group Appoints Group Chief Executive Officer For Mullingar
Brian Fitzgerald now holds the role.
Man Behind Midlands Green City Plan Given Freedom Of Roscommon
Sean Mulryan was conferred with the honour at a special ceremony.
Jobs Boost For Westmeath After R&D Development Gets Planning Permission
Gannon Minerals & Powders Limited wants to expand its Kilbeggan operation.
New EV Car Registrations Surge In Midlands
Nationally, EV registrations more than doubled in May.
Laois Glamping Site Celebrates 10 Years With Expansion
Glamping Under The Stars is opening three new pods.
Irish Online Shoppers Facing Higher Customs Charges From July
Offaly TD and Oireachtas Enterprise Committee member John Clenndennen says it will help local shops.
Ministers Burke And Dillon Announce New Employment Permits
It aims to address ongoing skills and labour shortages across key sectors.
Carlow County Council Encourages Creatives To Apply To CUBE Craft Academy In Greece
It combines sustainable craft practice with professional development.
Westmeath Customs Advisor Warns Business To Prep For New EU Steel Rules
Tariffs on steel outside a quota will rise up to 50%.
Westmeath Chamber AGM This Evening
James Bourke is stepping away from his role as Westmeath Chamber of Commerce President.
Award Winning Hotel Manager Joins Midlands Park Hotel
Sabine Wycisk is the new General Manager at the four-star hotel.
Housing Starts Surge 176% In First Three Months Of 2026
Over 2,600 new housing commencement notices were filed in the past month.
Midlands To Receive Nearly €180k For Farm Safety And Wellbeing Projects
Laois will be the highest beneficiaries from the funding.
