Local TD says Budget 2021 fails social housing in the north west
A local TD has claimed that Budget 2020 has failed to address the issue of social housing in the north west. It’s also been claimed that those who are renting property on a long term basis have also not benefited from the budget which was announced this week by finance…
Donegal TD says an effective Covid-19 testing system is needed
The news that Donegal will move to Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions will come as a major blow for the people of the county and in particular the local economy that depends so heavily on the tourism and hospitality industries. The Sinn Fein Spokesperson on finance, Pearse Doherty says People have…
Mortgage breaks need to be extended says Sinn Fein TD
The mortgage breaks due to expire in the coming days need to be extended, according to Sinn Féin. The government has been warned tens of thousands of people could fall into default in just six days time. It’s expected Ministers will meet with the banks on Monday and insist the…
Claims cuts to Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme will lead to permanent layoffs
A Donegal TD is claiming cuts to the temporary wage subsidy scheme next week will lead to permanent lay-offs by businesses in struggling sectors. Deputy Pearse Doherty is calling on the government to extend the wage subsidy scheme until the end of October. The Sinn Fein spokesman on finance says…
Sinn Féin Dáil Chief Whip urges party to make most of opposition role
The Sinn Féin Dáil Chief Whip, Padraig McLochlainn, says there is a range of issues that need addressing. The Donegal Deputy was newly appointed by Party Leader, Mary Lou McDonald, last week. Deputy MacLochlainn has been telling OceanFM News that while his party would have preferred to…
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…
New councillor co opted onto Sligo County Council
A new councillor was co opted onto Sligo County Council this weekend. Arthur Gibbons was unanimously selected during an online convention on Friday to fill the vacant seat left behind by Sinn Fein’s Chris MacManus who is now an MEP for Midlands/Northwest. He previously served on Sligo Borough Council from…