Local TD says increasing VAT hospitality rate will drive business north of the border
A Sligo Leitrim TD has rowed in behind calls for the VAT rate in the hospitality sector to remain at 9% describing it as a crucial intervention for the North West. As part of the Budget, the VAT rate for the sector is to revert to 13.5%. Speaking…
Gardaí seek publics help in tracing whereabouts of missing 6 year old boy
Gardaí are appealing for the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of a missing 6 year old boy who may be in the North or border region. Michael O’Connell was reported missing to Gardaí in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath on Friday and is believed to be in the company of adult…
Donegal TD calls for Northern Ireland Elections to be brought forward
A Donegal TD is calling for the Northern Ireland Assembly Elections to be brought forward. The calls were made after the decision by the North’s First Minister to resign. After only 8 months in the role the DUP’s Paul Givan’s stood down in protest over the Northern Ireland…
Nightclubs closed in North from today
Fears over thespread of Covid because of people crossing the border to go clubbing is part of the reason the Northern Executive is closing nightclubs as a public health measure. That’s according to First Minister Paul Givan. Venues have been ordered to shut from today, St Stephen’s Day, and only…
Local publican fears people will cross border for nightlife
A local publican says the difference in restrictions between the Republic and Northern Ireland will result in those living locally travelling to NI to avail of the less severe hospitality restrictions. It’s being claimed that people crossing the border to go clubbing is part of the reason the Northern Executive…
Greater north/south cooperation required in ongoing Covid battle
A Donegal TD is urging the respective governments in the Republic and North to engage in greater cooperation to try and slow down the spread of Covid-19 on the Island. Independent TD Thomas Pringle has made the calls after it was reported earlier this week that Northern Ireland has…
Donegal hotelier says Northern restrictions should change to match Republic’s
A Donegal hotelier says Northern Ireland’s Covid restrictions should change to match the Republic’s. Several rules for hospitality, such as the need to present a vaccine passport and closing times, are less restrictive in the North. But there are concerns about the rising number of Covid cases in the region.…