Former Leitirm TD says Fine Gael are already targeting general election with tax breaks suggestions
A former local Fianna Fail TD says the three Fine Gael junior ministers that called for a 1000 euro tax break for workers in the next budget are ‘jockeying for position’ ahead of the next general election Tensions are rising between the main coalition parties over the budget. …
TD Frank Feighan backs decision to close livestock marts
Sligo/Leitrim Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan has said that the closure of livestock marts nationwide, is an unfortunate but necessary short-term measure to take during the COVID 19 Emergency. Deputy Feighan says the department of agriculture, food and marine is working with stakeholders on contingency measures, to ensure that, as…
“Businesses with cash flow issues need to engage with Revenue” – Doherty
A Donegal TD is calling on small to medium sized businesses experiencing cash flow problems to engage with Revenue as a matter of priority. Sinn Fein’s Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty is advising that all effected business sectors that are economically impacted due to the coronavirus outbreak should avail of the…
Founder of Ireland’s Future to work closely with new Independent TD alliance
Founder of Ireland’s Future Gerry Loftus has said the organisation will work closely with the new alliance of independent TD’s recently formed in the west. The well known farm official says the organisation are holding public meetings across the county to insure the concerns of the people are communicated to…
Waterway’s Ireland to introduce new licenses for businesses
A local TD is calling on Waterways Ireland to stop its new policy from going ahead as it is to effect businesses on the Shannon. Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny has hit out at Waterways Ireland over its implementation of a newly-imposed licenses scheme for individuals and businesses using waterways…
Survey: Doherty to top poll in Donegal
A new opinion poll is predicting Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty is set to top the poll in Donegal, with the possibility that Sinn Fein could also take a second seat in the constituency. The new TG4/Ipsos MRBI poll claims that Doherty is likely to receive a quota and a half,…
Calls made to the Government to reverse the decision to the Rehabilitative Training Allowance for new entrants.
Calls have been made once again on the Government to reverse the decision to the Rehabilitative Training Allowance for new entrants Sligo Leitrim Fianna Fail TD Eamon Scanlon first raised the matter back in July, questioned the Taoiseach in the Dáil and claims that targeting some of the most vulnerable…