A screenshot the video published by Fine Gael. Image: Fine Gael A screenshot the video published by Fine Gael. Image: Fine Gael AT THE START of this week, Fine Gael published a video on Facebook and Twitter that made a number of direct attacks on Sinn Féin.
“When the pandemic hit, the Irish government implemented an unprecedented underpinning of people’s salaries and wages with a universal payment of €350 per week for three months,” the narrator in the two-and-a-half minute video says. “Even when compared to other countries, Sinn Féin’s scheme is considerably lower, whereas Ireland’s scheme compares favourably.”
There, anyone who couldn’t work could either be furloughed – where an employer would pay 80% of someone’s regular wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, up to £2,500 per month – or if someone was left unemployed they could claim Universal Credit. They also pointed towards a study by the well-respected think-tank the Institute for Government published in May, which assessed the different ways countries have supported workers during the crisis.
In theory, social security is devolved to the Northern Irish government. The reality, however, is more complex. A recent report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation on Covid-19, Northern Ireland and Universal Credit states: In a submission to a report compiled by the Work and Pensions and Northern Ireland Affairs Committees, dated 24 May 2019, four years after the system was first introduced, Sinn Féin was strongly critical of the Universal Credit scheme, calling it “not fit for purpose”.
Fine Gael also has significant experience of the divisive nature of welfare reform in Northern Ireland, having helped to negotiate the Fresh Start Agreement in 2015 when Charlie Flanagan was Minister for Foreign Affairs.The claim that success is measured by the generosity of payments alone is also questioned by the Institute of Government study that the Fine Gael spokesperson references.
Conclusion The Fine Gael video is correct in stating that Ireland’s pandemic unemployment payment scheme is more generous than the system in Northern Ireland. Note: This claim is a factfind, which means that it does not have a verdict but instead pulls together all the relevant information in order for readers to understand the claim as a whole.The narrator in the video claims that Sinn Féin “gave themselves and their staff a pay rise around the same time”.
Truth twisters, nasty.
Hero to the Naive and Stupid, KatieGHannon demanded to know where SF money goes! They should have told her to mind her own business and do her job!!!
North of Ireland & Republic of Ireland two different countries at the moment anyway money comes from England for north Ireland & five party agreement & fine Gael should know that
History lesson, dev went to America to get dollars and support for the freedom of Ireland and he along with all the others involved were members of SF,that money was used not only to kill British but also our own countrymen
The article states the video was not accurate - FG are only back in Gov a wet weekend and they are panicking about the next election - they are careerist politicians who prioritise their party over the country.
Unfollowed for double standards
FineGael do realise they're in government don't they? Perhaps their time may be put to better use trying to fix the many problems our country are having at the present instead of making stupid videos attacking the opposition.....think it's clea they're very worried about them
Yes they are - unless they photoshopped them attending a funeral graveside gathering in the middle of a pandemic! No one resigned from position for that stupidity! Also rent was increased in the north for council accommodation - it is all facts
So in the broad sense of the video is factual ... not seen it must now as thought was propaganda
FG Fibbers Galore! Part of the unprofessional, biased Irish media!
The ff/fg cartel know they have been found out, Leo looks good because of that fool Mehole Martin, SF are going to have a landslide in the next election and they will drive forward the provisions for a UI
Should stop comparing to the North. A totally different jurisdiction and country. Pathetic from FG
Pathetic I wish the 3 stodges in our government concentrated on trying not to completely feck up their jobs rather than try and deflect . Even this school yard crap tells you all u need to know . Can’t wait for next election
No mention of a free NHS to No medical cards for those on 350 or even 300 now? How are those people meant to pay for treatment if hospitalized by covid Even pay for a test?
Sinn Fein also promised no one would lose out moving from the ‘old’ benefit system to the new through welfare reform but many people are now paying the bedroom tax if they have moved home whilst some others hit by the benefit cap are only compensated for some of the loss.
Fake News. Sinn Fein can't do anything wrong, we have professional hindsight and very good at making our moronic supporters believe that the government controls every single aspect of their life. I also only take home the average industrial wage,
Glad to see Journal fact check this and Come to conclusion the majority if it is true. Shinners addressed any of it yet or still throwing their dummies out.
er…………no
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