Budget 2027 introduces changes that will affect workforce costs for Irish SMEs, including an increase in the National Minimum Wage, updates to employer PRSI thresholds and the introduction of pension auto-enrolment through MyFutureFund. We look at the direct cost of employing a minimum wage worker in 2027 and the wider employment costs businesses should consider when planning ahead.
Many farming families assume succession planning begins with transferring the farm. In reality, succession can start much earlier through conversations, reviewing existing arrangements, and planning for the future while retaining full control of the farm.
Succession planning is about more than passing the farm to the next generation. Discover why wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and planning for loss of capacity are important parts of protecting your family farm.
Orbitus Law LLP advised Vision Contracting Limited on the Ross-Park Residential development in Killarney, gaining valuable insight through a recent site visit.
Irish SMEs can reduce their exposure to rising energy costs by investing in energy-efficient equipment and making the most of SEAI supports and Accelerated Capital Allowances. Discover how technical and tax planning can help businesses make smarter, more tax-efficient investments before winter.
Recent research from University of Galway has placed working conditions in the Irish hospitality sector firmly back in the spotlight. The findings make for important reading for employers, managers and business owners across hotels, restaurants, bars, cafés and tourism-related businesses.
Most farming families understand that a farm transfer needs to be planned. What is less widely understood is how many of the financial and tax benefits tied to that transfer are connected to specific ages, qualification levels and timeframes. Miss those windows and the options available to you narrow considerably. This is not a reason to act in a rush. It is a reason to start the conversation earlier than you might think is necessary.
From 29 June 2026, the employment landscape in Ireland has changed significantly with the introduction of the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 and the updated WRC Code of Practice on Longer Working. For many employers, this is not just a policy update, it’s a fundamental shift in how retirement is managed in practice.
The Irish Examiner has reported on Covalen workers organising for the first time. For many SME owners watching from a distance, the reaction is the same: this is big tech - this is not us. That assumption is precisely where the exposure begins.
An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) is one of the most important legal protections an individual can put in place. It ensures that, if the unexpected happens, someone you trust is legally empowered to act on your behalf.
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