A Donegal TD has accused the Government of hoarding almost €180 million which was earmarked to help people pay their energy bills. 

The money was raised through an EU scheme specifically and it's further claimed it's been in the Government coffers for three years. 

Sinn Feins Finance spokesperson and Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty question why the Government is sitting on the funds while families are being crushed financially.

While responding, Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee says the Government has responded directly to those who are most impacted and will do more: 

A Donegal TD has accused the Government of hoarding almost &euro;180 million which was earmarked to help people pay their energy bills.&nbsp;
The money was raised through an EU scheme specifically and it's further claimed it's been in the Government coffers for three years.&nbsp;
Sinn Feins Finance spokesperson and Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty question why the Government is sitting on the funds while families are being crushed financially.
While responding, Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee says the Government has responded directly to those who are most impacted and will do more:&nbsp;

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Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal.
North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland
102.5-105FM

Text/WhatsApp us on 00353 83 3500 530 
Telephone 00353 818 365 500 / 00353 71 91 18100 (9am to 6pm Mon to Fri)

Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.

The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.