Retail Banking Review

This week saw the release of a number of documents from both the CentralBank and Department of Finance regarding , among other things,the future of cash, and the possibility that shops may be required by law to accept cash as one of their accepting instruments. The Banking Review considers retail banking , the landscape and […]

REVENUE TBESS

WHILE REVENUE HAS NOT COMMENCED APPLICATIONS FOR THE SCHEME, YOU SHOULD BE PREPARED AND CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS 1. ASSEMBLE ALL OF THE PRIOR PERIOD’S BILLS (2021) ( AUG/SEPT to DEC/JAN) – IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE PHYSICAL PRINTED BILL – YOU SHOULD REGISTER WITH YOUR ENERGY SUPPLIER TO RECEIVE ONLINE BILLS.   IT […]

NEW DEPOSIT RETURN SCHEME FOR IRELAND

A new Deposit Return Scheme is being introduced in Ireland and DRSI CLG has been appointed by the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications as the scheme administrator. DRSI CLG, which will trade as Re-turn, is a new company limited by guarantee and was established by beverage producers and retailers in order to fulfil their […]

ATM – Delays In Settlement Cause Real Difficulties For Retailers

When AIB offloaded their ATM business to Point Cash it was expected that service levels previously experienced would remain the same. We have been informed that those retailers that “self-fill” cash from their stores into the on-site ATM’s were not reimbursed with their funds for last Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and more worryingly, have not […]

FAQ For Retailers

How can I be sure that the solid fuels I sell comply with the new standards? What fuels are covered by the new regulations? Can an obligation be placed on my suppliers to accept returns of unsold unapproved solid fuels? Are firelighters and kindling covered by the regulations? (See Here)

Musgrave Calls For Urgent Financial Support For SME Food Retailers – Checkout

Musgrave is calling on the Government to introduce a temporary financial support package for SME food retailers currently experiencing devastating energy price increases.  The package should include the introduction of an energy rate cap, the suspension of commercial rates, capital allowance super-deduction, VAT warehousing and the inclusion of food retailers in existing, and future, support […]

Brexit – How Ready Are You?

Brexit – The single greatest change to the way we do business is less than 6 months away – how ready are you? Every Government Department, semi-state body and Regulatory Authority have been working feverishly since the decision by the UK election to opt for Brexit. There are very significant pieces of information on Revenue […]

Staff Errors – Can You Deduct?

Following on from last week’s report of scams and the continuous proliferation of counterfeit notes it is timely to advise members under what circumstances they are permitted to deduct amounts due to negligence by staff. In essence, the ability of the employer to deduct the amount of the error from wages can only be done […]

Public Health Alcohol Bill Update – Nov 2018

Structural/Product Separation – Public Health Alcohol Bill Retailers have two years to ensure that their stores are presented in a compliant fashion to meet their legal obligation following the signing by Minister Simon Harris of the relevant Commencement orders which names the 12th of November 2020 as being the effective date that the Structural Separation […]

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