Dublin South West Sinn F\u00e9in TD, Se\u00e1n Crowe, has said that fairness needs to be at the heart of Budget 2017 and Sinn F\u00e9in\u2019s Alterative Budget shows how the Government could do just that.<\/p>\n
Deputy Crowe said:<\/p>\n
\u201cIreland is at a crossroads and Budget 2017 is one of the most important in recent years. While things have improved for people in some parts of the country, hundreds of thousands of others are struggling to pay hospital bills, back to school costs, and keep a roof over their heads.<\/p>\n
\u201cFairness needs to be at the heart of Budget 2017. It needs to create an Ireland for living, not for merely scraping by. Sinn F\u00e9in\u2019s fully costed Alternative Budget shows exactly how that can be done.<\/p>\n
\u201cSinn F\u00e9in\u2019s priorities for Budget 2017 are straightforward. We want to reduce the cost of living and invest in public services that will deliver for our citizens; we want to increase capital investment to build homes, schools, health facilities, flood relief works and roads; develop the all-Ireland economy and invest in long-term economic growth; and create a system of fair taxation.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The Sinn F\u00e9in spokesperson on Foreign Affairs also said:<\/p>\n
\u201cI am urging the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Foreign Affairs to ensure that Ireland begins to grow the budget for Overseas Development Assistance in Budget 2017. Ireland\u2019s aid programme is world class, and a critical part of our international reputation.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur Alternative Budget is also proposing an increase in funding of \u20ac5 million for Overseas Development Aid (ODA) and for the State to resolutely work towards achieving its promised ODA targets. The UN target of 0.7% of GNI for aid spending must be a priority for the Government, and it must reaffirm its commitment to assisting the world\u2019s poorest.<\/p>\n
\u201cODA is not a tap that can be turned on and off. There needs to be proactive consultation with relevant stakeholders, and short-, medium-, and long-term planned projects and targets, rather than simple yearly targets.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
ENDS<\/p>\n
Note: <\/strong>Sinn F\u00e9in’s Alternative Budget is available here https:\/\/www.sinnfein.ie\/files\/2016\/SF_Budget2017_ENGLISH.pdf<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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