“Survey Shows Businesses’ Need for Stormont Help from Inflation”

“Survey Shows Businesses’ Need for Stormont Help from Inflation” – Cllr. Emmet Doyle

An Aontú Councillor in Derry, Emmet Doyle, has called on the government to take steps to mitigate the impact of inflation on the business sector following the findings of a survey on the matter.

Speaking today, Cllr. Doyle said: “Surveys conducted by Ulster bank are starting to show the impact that inflation is having on the economy here. Businesses are starting to see a serious drop in demand, particularly in retail. It’s heartbreaking to hear from shop owners and restaurant owners who are terrified about the future of their companies. The hospitality sector was particularly hurt by the lockdown restrictions and are now confronted by widespread staff shortages”.

Cllr Doyle continued: “Business across the north is starting to contract. The Bank of England is already starting to predict a recession by 2023. There are small and family businesses throughout our communities that are at risk of closing. I’ve heard horrible stories from business owners who are at risk of losing what they’ve invested everything in for years. Stormont needs to understand the severity of the situation and get back to work before businesses start to close!” Concluded Cllr. Doyle.

CRÍOCH

The Irish political system is radically broken

In Ireland the vast majority of elected representatives put a finger in the air to check which way the political wind is blowing. They have one eye on their leaders – seeking brownie points – and another eye keeping their seat safe. If elected reps shut up and do as they’re told, they are promoted; if they stand up for what they believe in, they are demoted. No wonder we have the political class we have. No wonder one point one billion euro is being buried in a hole under the National Children’s Hospital and that Stormont is in stalemate.

Throughout Ireland, many people are now afraid to say what they feel, many are afraid to respectfully engage on a range of different topics. Many feel there is a new censorship and a new political correctness in Ireland, that opposition to the establishment is being deleted.

Respectful opposition is not the enemy. Respectful opposition is a critical element of a functional democracy. Aontú will have the backbone to stand up, without fear, for you.