Government Must Get Back to Dealing with the Issues – O’Leary

Government Must Get Back to Dealing with the Issues – O’Leary

Sinn Féin councillor Chris O’Leary has said that the real issues of creating jobs, regaining our economic sovereignty and restoring growth have not gone away because of the visits by President Obama and the English Queen, and the government must now get down to dealing with them .

Cllr O’Leary said:

“We all appreciate the good will towards Ireland shown by President Obama, and if his visit boosts tourism or investment that is to be welcomed. But we must not allow ourselves to be distracted from the reality that the restoration of our economic fortunes will come down our own decisions and the kind of policies we choose.”

“The current strategy of savage cutbacks and absolute commitment to the terms of the EU/IMF deal will not restore growth or create employment. We need to tear up the agreement with the IMF, introduce an economic stimulus package and bring in a new budget that places the burden of paying for our recovery on those who can afford it.”

“The big issues facing the country – creating jobs, regaining our economic sovereignty and restoring growth – remain to be dealt with.”

“These are the real challenges facing the government, not its ministers’ ability to meet and greet international visitors. These are the issues Sinn Féin will be campaigning on over the coming weeks and months.”

For further information or comment contact Cllr Chris O’Leary @ 087-2794307