Retail lobby group tells government banks are key to job creation
3 July 2013
A delegation from RGDATA recently met with the government’s interdepartmental group which is tasked with advancing the Action Plan for Jobs 2013 in the retail sector. The group urged the government to scrutinize the impact that changes in banking terms and conditions may have on creating and sustaining jobs. RGDATA represents over 4,000 local family owned shops and supermarkets throughout Ireland who provide 90,000 jobs.
"The Action Plan for Jobs will not be delivered unless the Government is prepared to crack the whip on the banks. Recent increases in bank lodgement fees and other changes aimed at making banks more efficient are having a direct impact on our members, their security and the security of their staff and families," said Tara Buckley, director general, RGDATA.
The delegation from RGDATA, including Dundalk retailer Colin Fee and second generation retailer Hugh Doyle of Donnybrook Fair, Dublin, also outlined other issues impacting on competitiveness for independent retailers. Dundalk retailer Colin Fee urged the group to consider the impact the reintroduction of the JLC wage regime would have on job retention and creation. He also called for the enforcement of regulatory requirements to stop competitors operating outside the law.
Second generation independent retailer, Hugh Doyle of Donnybrook Fair, spoke about employment initiatives for retailers based in town centres. He also suggested a scheme to allow retailers to expand their businesses without immediate development contributions.
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