Donegal Hotelier claims Taoiseach’s comments on VAT reduction offers little hope to struggling hospitality businesses
There’s major disappointment across the North West following comments made by the Taoiseach over the hospitality VAT rate. At Fine Gaels think-in on Friday, Leo Varadkar seemed to rule out a return of the 9% VAT rate for the sector. The comments have come as a major blow…
Local TD raises concerns over Garda rostering & recruitment
The Taoiseach has acknowledged that there are issues within An Garda Siochana as it relates to rostering and recruitment. Leo Varadkar was responding to questions from Sinn Féin’s Justice Spokesperson Martin Kenny who has been once again highlighting the many difficulties currently being faced by the organisation. Garda…
Donegal TD fears latest rise in interest rates will pile misery on struggling mortgage holders
A Donegal TD says a further hike in interest rates will push many struggling borrowers over the edge. Interest rates are expected to increase by a half of one percent when the ECB meets today. The bank has raised rates by a total of 2 percent since July,…
Minister Humphreys says Leo Varadkar has the support of the Party
The Minister for Social Protection Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys has said the Tánaiste and Party Leader Leo Varadkar has the support of Fine Gael party ahead of taking over as Taoiseach from Michael Martin on Saturday. Minister Humphreys earlier this morning announced over €27 million in…
Housing Minister says state are going after defective block providers
The Housing Minister says the state is using every legal avenue available to go after those responsible for defective building blocks. The government introduced a 10 per cent levy on concrete in Tuesday’s Budget to held fund the mica and pyrite remediation scheme. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar earlier this week said…
Local Labour Party member says minimum wages should reflect cost of living crisis
A former local and general election candidate is calling on the government to raise the minimum wage. She says the current planned raise is not enough to help families in the northwest this winter. The currently minimum wage is €10.50 an hour and it’s understood the government plan to…
Free School transport not a mistake says Taoiseach
The Taoiseach is denying the waiving of school transport fees was a mistake. The difficulty that parents were experiencing in securing bus tickets led to rally being held in Sligo earlier this month. It’s reported Tánaiste Leo Varadkar privately told his party some sort of fee should have…