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MICHAEL WOLSEY: The only deal that interests Boris is a good deal for himself

By Kilkenny Now 16th October 2021 0

The term Perfidious Albion has never been more richly deserved than now, because of the two-faced contortions of Boris Johnson’s government over Brexit and the Northern Ireland protocol. Consistency is not a quality associated with politicians in general, but I cannot recall the leader of any other democracy ever threatening to renege on an international […]

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Kilkenny businesses urged to avail of Brexit funding

By Kilkenny Now 24th January 2021 0

Kilkenny businesses are being urged to avail of all the supports and grants available as the effects of Brexit begin to kick in. The Government this week restated its commitment to help businesses meet challenges posed by Britain’s decision to quit the EU. As part of the transition, the Government is making grants of up […]

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Small businesses in Kilkenny urged to apply for new local-cost Brexit loans

By Kilkenny Now 23rd November 2020 0

Small businesses in Kilkenny who need help to prepare for Britain’s exit from the Single Market and Customs Union at the end of this year can now apply for low-cost loans of between €5,000 and €25,000. The new Microfinance Ireland (MFI) Brexit Business Loan Scheme was announced by Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and […]

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Get Brexit ready: Revenue warns Kilkenny businesses that time is running out

By Kilkenny Now 19th November 2020 0

Kilkenny businesses who have not fully prepared for Brexit are urged to act now to avoid significant disruption to their international trade. Over the past two months the Revenue Commissioners has been contacting local businesses they believe may be most impacted by Brexit, while also engaging with trade representative bodies. Revenue is urging businesses to […]

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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Defend our way of life or we will surely lose it

By Kilkenny Now 11th November 2020 0

When  news broke last Saturday that Joe Biden would be the next President of the United States, I felt happy. It wasn’t the obvious  satisfaction anyone might have at seeing their horse win the race. This was something deeper, more fundamental, something that went beyond politics and policies. Other people have told me they felt […]

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Get Brexit ready: Kilkenny businesses urged to take part in free online event

By Kilkenny Now 29th September 2020 0

Local businesses that will be impacted by Brexit have been invited to attend a free expert event today. Kilkenny Chamber has teamed up with multinational professional services network ricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Connollys Redmills to look at the issues facing businesses in Kilkenny and the south east as Britain prepares to leave the EU. The event,titled […]