Sinn Féin spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade, Employment, and Workers’ Rights, Louise O’Reilly TD, has said the latest data from the European Commission, which shows that low wage earners saw their income hit hardest by Covid-19, has shone a light on Ireland’s unequal economy.
Teachta O’Reilly said:
“The pandemic has ripped through our society and economy, but new data from the Eurostat, the European Commission’s statistical division, has highlighted the income disparity that exists in Ireland, and how ordinary workers have suffered the most from Covid-19.
“The EU data has outlined how low wage workers have suffered staggering income drops due to the pandemic, with an average drop of 10% this year. These ordinary workers have suffered an income reduction twice as large as high income earners.
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade, Employment and Workers’ Rights, Louise O’Reilly TD, has said the Green Party’s attempts to blame their CETA u-turn on Brexit are ‘pathetic’.
Her comments follow media reports that Green Party ministers have told a meeting of members that the party must back the controversial trade deal despite opposing it in opposition, due to the imminent challenges of Brexit.
Teachta O’Reilly said:
“This is pathetic stuff from the Greens. Throughout their time in government they have gradually cast aside all of their principles as they cling to power in the coalition.