Neil McDonnell

Neil McDonnell is the chief executive of the Irish Small and Medium Enterprise Association (ISME), an organization that represents the interests of small and medium-sized enterprises in Ireland. He has been a vocal advocate for reforming the country’s defamation laws, particularly in light of the challenges faced by retailers and SMEs in navigating legal threats related to defamation claims. Under his leadership, ISME has actively sought amendments to proposed legislation, emphasizing the need for protections against abusive litigation practices that disproportionately affect small businesses.