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THE headache continued
for Inishowen businesses yesterday as the euro
soared to a record 93p sterling. It later fell back
to 92.7p before currency markets closed. Analysts
predict the two currencies could reach parity,
causing an even bigger drive North-ward for Southern
shoppers. |
Sinn Féin candidate in
next year's local elections for Inishowen, Sean
Ruddy called on the Government to be "more
sympathetic" to the needs of small businesses in
border areas.
He said it was not as simple as Enterprise Minister
and Tánaiste Mary Coughlan telling shop-keepers to
cut their prices to compete. |
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"Retailers in the
Republic have different costs to their Northern
counterparts. This has to be addressed by the
Government so that we can ensure the future of the
Irish retail industry," said the Carn-based
candidate.
"Many shop owners are paying way over the top in
rent, then there is the added cost of overpriced
utilities. "It is the responsibility of the
Government to help Irish retailers to entice
Christmas shoppers back to the South," he added. |
