Retail Banks misleading Ministers on holiday payments
The Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty TD has criticised the retail banks for what he describes as ‘wilfully misinforming’ government ministers regarding the charging of interest on payment breaks. The Donegal TD was commenting after a story in the Business Post reported that the five retail banks…
Central Bank urged to deal with Insurance Companies that fail to pay out for Covid Disruption
A Donegal TD is calling on the Central Bank to use its supervisory and enforcement powers against insurers refusing to pay out to thousands of businesses covered for business interruption in their policies who were forced to close due to Covid-19. Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD says…
Sinn Féin stimulus plan to provide lifeline for tourism and hospitality sectors
Sinn Féin have launched a tourism and hospitality stimulus plan with the aim of saving local jobs and boosting the North West’s economy. The plan which is valued at €860 million would revive the two sectors hit hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic and would provide a particular boost…
Doherty worries for future for Killybegs Campus of LYIT
A Donegal TD is raising concern over the future of the Killybegs Campus of LYIT. Sinn Fein Deputy, Pearse Doherty, says that LYIT have plans to move from a four school system to a three school one instead. The proposed plan would result in the School of Tourism…
Mixed local political reaction to possible government formation
A Sligo Leitrim TD has expressed his confidence that the formation of a new government will take place in the coming days. The leaders of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Greens are meeting again this morning to try to sign off on a programme for government. …
Doherty calls for pandemic unemployment payment be extended
Sinn Fein’s calling for the pandemic unemployment payment to be extended until the end of the year. The benefit of 350 euro a week’s available to those whose income has been affected by Covid-19. It’s in place until June 8th, and there’s been no decision yet on its extension. Sinn…
Doherty blasts government over ‘inadequate’ response for SME’s
Sinn Féin has described the government’s support for small businesses during the Covid emergency as ‘totally inadequate’. The party’s spokesperson for Finance, and Donegal TD, Pearse Doherty says there’ll be NO economic recovery without the recovery of the country’s SMEs. He wants the government to introduce new supports…