Micheál Martin signed off on savage cuts to pensioners’ benefits – Doherty
10th February 2016 - Regina Doherty
Fine Gael TD for Meath East, Regina Doherty, said today (Wednesday) that Micheál Martin sat at cabinet table and agreed to savage cuts to pensioners benefits.
“Micheál Martin sat at the Cabinet table and signed off on the savage cuts to pensioners’ benefits. His and Fianna Fáil’s record is one of false promises and devastating cuts.
“Fianna Fáil has no jobs plan to keep the recovery going and generate the resources to help the elderly. Their promises now are as worthless now as in 2007 when Bertie Ahern promised to increase the State Pension by 43%. That promise was abandoned after Fianna Fáil wrecked the economy.
“Fianna Fáil’s record is abolishing the Christmas Bonus and slashing payments for the most vulnerable.
“Micheál Martin signed off on cuts to the Carer’s Allowance –twice, the Disability Allowance – twice, the Blind Pension – twice, the Invalidity Pension –twice.
“Fine Gael will support older people. We plan to ensure that older years are better years. Our package of measures for older people is worth €870 million, and is the second largest commitment in our Long Term Economic Plan after the abolition of USC.
“Fine Gael wants Ireland to be one of the best countries in the world in which to grow old. We can achieve this if we keep the recovery going and create the resources to support better public services.”
Regina Doherty
Dublin FingalRegina Doherty is the Fine Gael candidate for Dublin in the European Elections. From introducing the Pandemic Unemployment Payment - a lifeline…
Related news
EU should guarantee people’s right to use physical cash - Doherty
The European Commission should provide a guarantee that people will always have the right to use physical cash if they…
1st May 2024EU has a role to play in funding Dublin's Metrolink - Doherty
It’s time for Ireland to reapproach the European Investment Bank (EIB) to secure much needed funding for the Dublin Metrolink…
27th April 2024Sinn Féin MEP candidates have questions to answer on migration policy u-turns – Doherty
Sinn Féin MEP candidates must account for their constant flip-flopping on migration policy if they intend to represent Irish interests…
24th April 2024