Donegal TD criticises government for not seeking payments breaks
A local TD is criticising the government for not seeking payments breaks for mortgage holders and SMEs. Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Finance and Donegal TD, Pearse Doherty, believes it is a ‘slap in the face’ to those who have lost their job. Deputy Doherty wrote to Tanaiste Leo Varadkar, who…
Doherty wants extension in loan payment breaks, without additional interest
A Donegal TD is calling for the Minister for Finance to ensure lenders provide an extension in loan payment breaks for borrowers affected by the latest round of Covid-19 restrictions without additional interest being imposed. The Sinn Fein Finance spokesman Pearse Doherty says that on December 2nd the European banking…
heated exchange in Dail over nursing students pay
There were heated exchanges in the Dail today over the student nurses pay dispute. Donegal Sinn Fein TD, Pearse Doherty, raised the issue with Tanaiste leo Varadkar this afternoon where he highlighted a number of issues from nursing students such as instances of being alone with terminally ill patients. The…
Mortgage approvals contributing to house price increases
A Donegal TD has warned that the October surge in mortgage approvals, has contributed to a continued spike in house prices. Recent figures, published by the Banking and Payments Federation, showed that the average mortgage approval amount for first-time buyers had increased by €10,000 over the past year. The Sinn…
Doherty says Sinn Fein colleague will deal with tweet controversy
A Donegal Sinn Fein TD says his party colleague Brian Stanley will address his Public Accounts Committee colleagues after he deleted a tweet which prompted a backlash online. The post referred to the War of Independence and the Troubles. Deputy Stanley has since apologised for the tweet. Some are calling…
Doherty says reform of lobbying being ‘kicked down the road’
A Donegal TD says reforms to lobbying are being ‘kicked down the road’ by the government. It’s after the government decided to revisit Sinn Fein’s Regulation of Lobbying Bill in nine months time. The aim of the Bill is to bring more accountability and transparency to political lobbying. Sinn Fein…
EU could play central role in a United Ireland says local Sinn Fein TD
The European Union could have a central role to play in the event of a United Ireland, according to Sinn Fein. It has released a document on the economic benefits of a 32-county republic, where it calls for an all-island Citizen’s Assembly to be established. The party claims the reunification…