Sinn Féin may be able to gain seats in the General Election, while Fine Gael may face pushback on economic issues.
Sinn Féin may be able to gain seats in the General Election , while Fine Gael may face pushback on economic issues, according to a Bauer Media political correspondent.Sinn Féin may be able to gain seats in the General Election , while Fine Gael may face pushback on economic issues, according to a Bauer Media political correspondent.
“ due to a number of factors – one being that the controversies are out there and they think they've kind of run their course.Parties that have recently been in Government are likely to face some pushback when making economic promises – especially Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, according to Mr Defoe. “Part of the problem for the Government parties is anything they promised, people are going to look at and say: ‘You just spent, why didn't you do it then? You've been in government for 13 years, why didn't you do it then?’” he said.This will be especially noticeable in regard to Fine Gael’s recent promise to reduce the VAT rate in the catering and entertainment sector, according to Mr Defoe.
“One of the big things that I think will catch a lot of businesses eyes is are going to promise to reduce the 13 and a half per cent VAT rate to 11% on food, catering, entertainment and hairdressing services,” Mr Defoe said.Apart from the three main parties, Mr Defoe said that Labour could potentially see some gains if it organises itself correctly, while the Greens will likely struggle to hold onto seats, especially outside of Dublin.
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