Sinn féin

Major divisions have emerged within the coalition government over attitudes towards Sinn Fein, as the parties prepare to enter an election footing.

“They will increase employers’ PRSI, which is a tax on jobs. They will campaign against trade agreements. “What people in business understand Sinn Fein is saying is that they will increase income taxes on a lot of talent who will then take their talent and jobs away,”

Though they both predict that the Irish economy will grow next year, they warn that the rate of growth will slow significantly. The OECD, in particular, points ...

Best wishes to all for a happy and a prosperous New Year. They know the State can deliver a lot more. It has been at its strongest when a champion for aspiration — and at its weakest when an advocate for “steady as she goes”. Sinn Féin has seen an impressive rise in support since the formation of this multi-party government. They want to feel safe on public transport, and on our streets. The OECD, in particular, points to high inflation and weaker consumer confidence as the major contributory factors. The reappointed ministers must find other ways to resolve the real and pressing problems besetting voters. These reports confirm we are at a point of change. It showed a €15.2bn increase in the end-November tax revenues, as compared with 2021. The year closed with two sets of seemingly contradictory economic reports. The first was the Government’s own exchequer returns. you’d probably have some serious questions for the dealer.

The Taoiseach claimed there was concern in the business community about the potential for Sinn Fein in government. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar (Donall Farmer/PA) A ...

He added: “I think when I speak to young people, they have lots of different concerns on lots of different issues that affect them. “I think, you know, at the moment we’re talking 16,000 individuals, couples, a year being able to buy their first home. and of course that says to people in business, big and small, that there could be a fundamental change in economic policy if we have a Sinn Fein-led government and that will be a change for the worse. A lot of them are very hostile to European integration, don’t want any more of it. They don’t talk about that much anymore because they know it may cost them votes, but it’s the truth and they need to be called out on that. “How do I think this government will be judged?

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has refused to say whether he believes Sinn Féin has links to criminality until the Gerry Hutch trial in the Special Criminal Court ...

He said that if the economy was in good shape, the coalition would have a “good case to make”. That's why we have the Homes First Scheme. That's why we have affordable housing schemes.” That's why we have the Help to Buy scheme. Dowdall was heard on tape accusing Ms McDonald of using the Hutch family for “votes and money”. “When it is concluded, it is fair to say I will have more to say on the matter and the issues that have [been] raised,” he said.