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16 May 2022
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16 May 2022
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Padraig Maclochlainn
Concern has been raised at how people from Derry who work in Donegal are being treated by the Irish government during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cross border workers have been 'left blow in the wind' by the government during the pandemic, according to a Donegal politician.
Donegal Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn claims a clause in the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment being issued by the Irish government, meaning those working in the Republic of Ireland but living in the North are not eligible, is a defiance of European Union regulation.
Minister Regina Doherty told the Dail last evening that the Wage Subsidy Scheme was introduced to incorporate such frontier workers.
However, speaking during the debate, Deputy MacLochlainn said many workers have still been let slip through the system.
Mossvale Park, Coleraine.
The Steelstown Cup returned on Friday past. Pics by Tom Heaney, nwpresspics
The Steelstown Cup took place at Pairc Bhrid last Friday. Pics by Tom Heaney, nwpresspics
Winners from today's Half Marathon. Pics by Joe Boland.
Conor Doherty of Derry, celebrates his side's third goal, scored by Benny Heron, during the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final match between Derry and Monaghan at the Athletic Grounds.
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