Fine Gael source accuses Coalition partner of ‘Ballymagash’ politics
Tánaiste says Irish troops in Lebanon are ‘safe’ in what is ‘a very difficult environment to operate within’Fianna Fáil had no comment when contacted, but a source pointed out that the grant funding was by Tuesday evening being circulated by members of all three parties. However, there was anger among senior sources in Fine Gael who accused their Coalition partners of “a naivety and a desperation” and of “Fianna Fáil Ballymagash politics”.
The fitness industry is seeking tax breaks for members as part of the budget, with support from some in Fianna Fáil, who see it as a move that could encourage healthy lifestyles., but has not formed part of talks in the run-in to the announcement of the Government’s final tax and spending package on October 1st.
“We are living longer and it is critical that we try to stay healthy right through our lives. Gyms are great to ensure we remain physically active.”about the structure of such a scheme, as well as the potential cost of implementing it. The gym sector is diverse, including community-based operations and those that are run out of sports clubs as well as for profit settings.
The fitness industry has estimated that 15 per cent of adults partake in physical exercise in gyms, and has called for personal tax relief that would be administered through the existing medical expense rebate administered by the Revenue Commissioners. In a survey it commissioned to support its proposal, 28 per cent of adult respondents indicated they would likely take up gym or swimming pool memberships if tax relief were available.
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