Erin McGreehan (Louth, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

These are economically turbulent times globally and with a potential trade war looming, businesses are very unsure about their futures and their survival over the next couple of years or even months. I ask for an update on the commitments in the programme for Government to address the regulatory and cost burdens for SMEs. What is the status of the small business unit in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment? From my engagement with businesses in Louth through the Dundalk and Drogheda chambers of commerce, I know that this is of utmost concern and it is what I am asked about most often. Considering that many of our SMEs are involved in export, what supports are being considered to assist them in a potential trade war?

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