There's pressure on the Department of Finance to do more for struggling businesses in the North West.
It's estimated that local businesses have been experiencing a 30% rise in running costs with claims that some are using their personal savings just to keep the doors open.
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The hospitality sector in particular is said to be suffering, due to the VAT rate being raised back up to 13.5% last year.
Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council and Fine Gael Cllr Martin Harley feels that the Government could and should be doing more:
