Taoiseach Simon Harris says the three Coalition parties had governed well together and passed five progressive budgets
Taoiseach Simon Harris canvassing with Fine Gael candidate Emer Currie at in Castleknock, Dublin immediately after dissolving the government at Áras an Uachtaráin nearby. Photograph: Chris MaddaloniSpeaking on the steps of Government Buildings on Friday afternoon, Mr Harris said the Coalition parties had made “great progress” since 2020 including five “progressive budgets”.
The conversation should not be limited to “who can shout the biggest number about the number of houses they’re going to build”.Micheál Martin told reporters the Government had “demonstrated the capacity to lead the country through very difficult times” with Covid-19, the war in Ukraine and hyperinflation.
“We have been an agent of change in housing policy, likewise in health we have engineered change and we want to do more,” he said.has been a game-changer over the last number of years. We want safer cities and we are going to maintain our historic vision in respect of education. Fianna Fáil candidate and leader Micheál Martin on the Luas canvassing people ahead of the General Election. Photograph: Sam Boal/Collins Photos“It is clear they don’t get our economic model. They don’t get the enterprise model, they don’t believe in free trade. They failed to support the application of the Canadian-EU trade deal which is indicative of their attitude to the economy which is one of disconnect.
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