ISME Calls For Budget To Break ‘Dangerous Overreliance’ On Multinationals
Ireland's economic success has long been built on a combination of strong indigenous businesses and foreign direct investment. However, the small business representative group ISME is now warning that the country has become overly reliant on a relatively small number of multinational corporations, particularly when it comes to tax revenues and economic growth. In its pre-Budget submission, ISME is calling for a renewed focus on supporting Irish-owned businesses, encouraging entrepreneurship, improving access to capital and investing in skills and training. To discuss the challenges and…
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