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05 May 2017
Survey highlights the need for SMEs to be Brexit ready
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD, has today published the findings of a survey of 1,045 SME business owners which was conducted in January by Behaviour & Attitudes, and has set out a number of actions being developed to support SMEs in responding to the challenges of Brexit. Minister Mitchell O’Connor said: “While
05 May 2017
Autopromotec 2017 set to break all records
Autopromotec 2017, the international automotive equipment and aftermarket exhibition, which takes place in Bolgna, Italy May 24-28, is set to break all record this year. Some 1,700 exhibitors have confirmed their participation, with a significant share of foreign companies signing up for the international trade fair. This represents a 10 per cent increase in exhibitors
04 May 2017
RecruitAuto.ie welcomes continuing fall in unemployment
Specialist auto industry jobs website RecruitAuto.ie has welcomed the announcement by Minister Mitchell O’Connor that the annual unemployment rate has fallen from 8.4 per cent to 6.2 per cent in the past year (April 2016 to April 2017). The monthly unemployment rate now at 6.2 per cent. The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor
03 May 2017
UK garage labour rates hits as high as £234 an hour
A survey of 6,000 garages across the UK by automotive service and repair start-up Motoreasy concludes that franchised retailers charge an average of 40 per cent more per hour for labour than their independent workshop rivals. The highest hourly labour rate of of all outlets was £234 an hour, that was found at a prestige sportscar manufacturer’s dealership in
28 Apr 2017
Motorists get drink and drugs warning
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are warning road users of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs ahead of the May Bank Holiday Weekend. The appeal follows the recent introduction of Preliminary Drug Testing. Drivers are being reminded that the Gardaí will be setting up Mandatory Intoxicant
28 Apr 2017
Hella receives Daimler Supplier Award 2016
Lighting and electronics specialist Hella has recently won the Daimler Supplier Award 2016 in the ‘Quality’ category. The annual Daimler awards select suppliers that have stood out, due to their outstanding performance and collaborative partnership. Members of Daimler AG board of director and the heads of purchasing departments, praised Hella for its professional quality performance