MEP pledges support for local retailers

CSNA's Denis O'Flynn with Sean Kelly, MEP Ireland South and Member of EU Industry Committee
CSNA's Denis O'Flynn with Sean Kelly, MEP Ireland South and Member of EU Industry Committee

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30 May 2013

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MEP Sean Kelly has praised the resilience of local businesses to strive against the challenges of recession, excessive regulation and limited bank credit facilities. Kelly was speaking at the 25th Anniversary Dinner of the Convenience Stores and Retail Newsagents (CSNA). The MEP was the guest of honour at the event and during his speech, he pledged his support for the role that small local retailers play in supporting the local economy and through re-investing their profits back into local communities.

"It is a testament to the resilience of the sector and the valuable contribution that (CSNA) retailers make in the local economy, that the association is continuing to grow from strength to strength in these trying times, (with over 1,100 members in 1,500 shops across the country). I would encourage shoppers to support their local retailer and "shop local" to ensure that profits remain in Ireland and we can trade our way out of recession."

The Ireland South MEP, also stressed the need to eliminate bureaucracy in business –
"Excessive ‘red tape’ regulation has been a major burden on small retailers, in tandem with the other key challenges, such as, the need to boost consumer confidence and improve bank credit facilities. There can be no doubt that a more streamlined approach to business regulations is needed to reduce the burdensome red tape that can hamper the daily operation of SMEs across the European continent."

The CSNA 25th Anniversary Dinner also saw the outgoing president Jim Bird hand over the chain of office to the newly elected national president; Stephen Daly from Galway. Carmel Felle from Dublin North was elected vice president.

 

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