First there was Brexit, then the Covid-19 pandemic and then war in Europe. Having endured a long period of intermittent lockdowns, supply chain issues and labour shortages, small businesses throughout Ireland are now bearing the brunt of the energy crisis, rising inflation and a skills deficit in some areas.  The Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) has just completed its annual client survey for the financial year 2021. Anecdotally the DCCI says that the manufacturing cost base has deteriorated significantly in the last three months particularly with regard to materials and energy costs.  The most recent comprehensive figures available, from…

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