Labour shortage is crippling Hospitality and Tourism
A Donegal County Councillor and Hotel Manager is warning of serious challenges facing the Tourism and Hospitality sectors in relation to attracting staff to work in the sector. There are currently an estimated 40 thousand vacancies across the tourism sector. New Fáilte Ireland research reveals many businesses have cut…
Mixed local business reaction to further easing of restrictions
Yesterday we finally got some details in relation to the future easing of restrictions from the government. All restrictions were due to have been lifted on Friday next, the so called ‘freedom day’. Wheras some restrictions will ease others won’t and indeed there is still uncertainty in certain…
Covid-19: Donegal enduring the economic cost
With greater Covid-19 restrictions now in force throughout County Donegal, the economic cost is already being seen with businesses closed and jobs being lost, if only temporarily. While there is acceptance of the need to adhere to the restrictions to prevent the spread of the virus and to protect lives,…
Donegal councillor, hotel manager welcomes staycation refund scheme
A Donegal hotel manager is welcoming proposals for staycation vouchers to encourage people to remain in Ireland for their holidays. The vouchers or subsidies are expected to be available from September in the form of a tax rebate. Sinn Fein has said if this happens, it’s useless for families who…