July 11, 2020
Tánaiste must correct the Dáil record – Pearse Doherty TD

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty TD has said that the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar must correct the Dáil record having given a different account of his meeting with senior bankers in May on RTÉ radio this morning than he gave to the Dáil on Thursday.

Teachta Doherty said:

“In response to questions from me in the Dáil on Thursday, the Tánaiste said ‘Banks never claimed that they couldn’t waive interest [in respect of Covid-19 mortgage breaks]… They did say it would be possible to waive interest for that period.’

“This account contradicted the minutes of a meeting with senior bankers the former Taoiseach had on 11th May.

“Today on RTÉ radio, the Tánaiste has now given a different version of events; saying that he was told by bankers that they had to charge interest on Covid-19 mortgage breaks.

“Only one version of these events is true. The Tánaiste needs to correct the Dáil record.

“The reality is that banks have been giving a naive government the runaround on this issue.

“They have been caught red handed and they cannot be allowed to profiteer on the back of this pandemic by imposing a Covid penalty on workers and families who have availed of a mortgage break.”

Share On Facebook
Share On Twitter
Share On Whatsapp
Share Via Email
Copy URL

Follow us online

Latest Tweets
sinnfeinireland Sinn Féin @sinnfeinireland ·
15h

It’s time to end the rip-off insurance premiums hitting motorists, homeowners, and businesses.

Sinn Féin Ministers Caoimhe Archibald and Conor Murphy met with the Financial Conduct Authority to demand stronger regulation and an end to extortionate insurance costs.

Reply on Twitter 1859712471550001391 Retweet on Twitter 1859712471550001391 7 Like on Twitter 1859712471550001391 27 Twitter 1859712471550001391
Retweet on Twitter Sinn Féin Retweeted
moneillsf Michelle O’Neill @moneillsf ·
17h

Women and girls will not settle for anything less than fairness, equality, and respect.

While we’ve made significant progress, we cannot stop now.

Together, we must continue to push forward to end violence against women and girls, and guarantee equality of opportunity for all.

Reply on Twitter 1859684147012436244 Retweet on Twitter 1859684147012436244 36 Like on Twitter 1859684147012436244 120 Twitter 1859684147012436244
sinnfeinireland Sinn Féin @sinnfeinireland ·
18h

Sinn Féin will stand up for renters.

A Sinn Féin led Government will:
⬇️ Lower rents by putting a month’s rent back in your pocket
❌ Ban rent increases for 3 years
🏠 Deliver the biggest affordable rental programme with rents at or below €1,000 per month.

Vótáil Sinn Féin.

Reply on Twitter 1859664550804718038 Retweet on Twitter 1859664550804718038 39 Like on Twitter 1859664550804718038 128 Twitter 1859664550804718038
sinnfeinireland Sinn Féin @sinnfeinireland ·
18h

Fine Gael have spent the past five years attacking Rural Ireland – @Martin_Kenny

“In government, Sinn Féin will develop the critical infrastructure, services and supports for farmers, businesses, and workers that is badly needed.”

Reply on Twitter 1859659455752962161 Retweet on Twitter 1859659455752962161 11 Like on Twitter 1859659455752962161 33 Twitter 1859659455752962161
Load More

Statements