Sinn Féin MLA Fra McCann has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Communities Deirdre Hargey that Councils are eligible to apply to furlough staff.Speaking the Councils spokesperson said:“Due to the ongoing COVID19 public health emergency, many workers and families are faced with increased economic uncertainty and pressures.“In recent weeks, there has been some financial pressure emerging within councils across the North placing additional stress on service delivery and job retention.“Many council jobs were at risk as a consequence of COVID19.“I welcome the announcement this evening by Minister Hargey that Councils can now apply for furlough for staff.“This will ensure that the rights of council workers are respected, that their jobs are protected and income for their families maintained. “There is an obligation on all employers to protect workers and their families.“Sinn Féin has been working around the clock north and south to protect workers and their families in these times of great economic uncertainty.”
Transparency & accountability crucial to restore confidence at University of Limerick – @QuinlivanTD
Teachta Quinlivan's comments come following reports the Garda Economic Crime Bureau is examining issues relating to a controversial housing deal at UL.
Following a meeting with the families of the Stardust tragedy this morning, @MaryLouMcDonald has said that "a full state apology to the families must be made now, and it must address the systematic failure over 43 years".
MORE: https://vote.sinnfein.ie/a-full-state-apology-to-stardust-families-must-address-systematic-failure-over-43-years-mary-lou-mcdonald/
ICOB in danger of being becoming another failed government business support scheme – @loreillysf
“It's essential that the May 1st deadline for registrations is extended, and that government & local authorities engage with SME's to encourage take-up."
