Donegal TD condemns failure to deal with rights of parttime, seasonal workers
A Donegal TD has hit out at the government over what he claims is its ‘complete failure’ to deal with the needs and rights of seasonal and part-time workers. Fianna Fail Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says thousands of such workers on an annual basis find it impossible to obtain…
VAT increase ‘could lead to job losses’
A Donegal TD has warned that any increase in the VAT rate for the hospitality sector could lead to job losses in the region. A document prepared for Finance Minister Pascal Donohue last week, called for the 9 percent rate to be scrapped in favour of a return to the…
Sligo featured in Vogue Magazine as one of the best places to holiday
Sligo has recently been recommended by Vogue Magazine as one of the best places to holiday. The article from earlier this month has been picked up by the Times in the UK today providing a great boost for the North West. Alongside places such as Ibiza, Marbella in Spain and…
Councillor calls for ‘joined-up thinking’ to increase tourism bed nights
A Leitrim councillor says more joined-up thinking is needed to ensure that the tourists who visit counties like Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal stay in the area. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott says that we need to focus on increasing bed nights in the area. He says up to 100,000 visit…
Naughten: Tourism a better investment than fracking
The Minister for Communications says that developing a walking route along the western corridor is a far better investment than doing further studies on fracking. Minister Denis Naughten today has defended his comments to effectively close the door on further investigation into the merit of the controversial practice in light…
Sligo’s tourism appeal continues to grow
Sligo’s appeal as a tourist destination continues to grow thanks to the work of Sligo Business Improvement District and Sligo County Council. Following completion of a number of successful projects over the last two years which resulted in winning the Purple Flag and a highly commended award from the Association…