MacSharry says Covid research paper he sent to Taoiseach in October should not be judged by situation today
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says he hopes a research paper he sent to the Taoiseach last October about how the Covid pandemic should be tackled will not be judged by the Level 5 situation that exists today. Deputy Marc MacSharry had called on Micheal Martin to introduce Level 2 restrictions even…
Clarity sought over Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme
A number of local TD’s are seeking clarity over details in the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme. Deputies were debating a resolution to the scheme in the Dail recently with many calling for an extension beyond March 31st. Sligo/Leitrim TD, Marc MacSharry believes clarity is needed for those working from home…
Difficulties for north west businesses to avail of Covid supports
Sligo/Leitrim and Donegal deputies have highlighted the plight facing many businesses in the north west that are unable to avail of the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme. Among them are wholesalers, who are taking back unsold stock from other businesses such as pubs, as well as businesses that do not operate…
Local TD says ‘Supply Chain General’ needed for Brexit transition
A local TD believes the appointment of a ‘Supply Chain General’ for the haulage sector would help the post Brexit transition. Fianna Fail Sligo/Leitrim Deputy, Marc MacSharry, made the suggestion in the Dail yesterday. There has been confusion at Irish and British ports in recent weeks since Britain left the…
Redress scheme for Mother and Baby Home survivors needed as a priority
A local TD says the Commission of Investigation Report into Mother and Baby Homes has failed survivors in many ways. TD’s have been discussing the report in the Dail with some County Councils around the country also considering issuing an apology for their involvement. Donegal Sinn Fein TD, Pearse Doherty,…
MacSharry says full pay calls for full work
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says if civil servants are receiving full pay, they should be working full hours. It’s after it emerged that 345 civil servants have been working reduced hours throughout Level 5 restrictions but receiving full salaries. The workers are within the Property Registration Authority. Fianna Fail Deputy Marc…
Student nurses playing central role during Covid-19
The need to ensure student nurses are paid for their work in hospital settings was raised in the Dáil yesterday by a number of Deputies including the Sligo Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry. Calls have been made to properly compensate those in their first, second and third years of study who…