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Government Accused Of Failing To Support Clare Businesses Affected By Storm

A West Clare business owner and local representative claims the Government has failed to adequately support businesses that have been affected by Storm Éowyn.

Homeowners who’ve suffered financial losses as a result of the recent extreme weather are eligible for the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme which is operated by the Department of Social Protection.

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The scheme doesn’t cover commercial, agricultural or business losses however, and Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney is calling for a suite of measures including a rates refund, direct grants, low-interest loans, and temporary tax relief.

Councillor McInerney, who’s also the proprietor of McInerney’s XL in Doonbeg, says local businesses have held communities together in recent weeks and believes the State is giving them little thanks.

Listen to the full interview here

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