Councillor Niamh Kennedy says urgent action is needed to address the growing number of small shop closures in rural Donegal.
She has asked Donegal County Council to contact the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Department of Rural and Community Development about establishing a pilot support scheme.
Councillor Kennedy says rising wage and electricity costs are placing severe pressure on small businesses and rural pubs, leaving many “at the pin of their collar”.
She warned that when these businesses close, it can have a devastating impact on rural towns and communities:
