Donegal TD says changes are needed for SUSI rates
A Donegal TD says that many hard-pressed students and their families would benefit if the government made changes to the eligible income criteria for SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) special rate awards. Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, recently raised the matter in the Dáil with the Minister for Finance,…
A Donegal Councillor is calling for the VAT Rate to be reverted to 9%
A Donegal Councillor is calling for the VAT Rate to be reverted to 9% for the hotel, restaurant and tourism sectors. The rate was temporarily reduced to 9% from 2011 to 2017 where it cost the exchequer an estimated €2.6b in revenue. Fianna Fail Councillor Michael Naughton raised the issue…