One day runs into another. From the historic and monumental to the day to day slog of the canvass.
The day begins with the lastest LMFM radio debate featuring candidates from Meath West and Meath East. Regina Doherty, Mark Deery, Graham Geraghty and were asked on to debate the environment. (http://www.loosetalkmichael.com/election_debates). Well it was supposed to be about the environment! Health is the big issue in both Meath West and Meath East. It's a particular favourite of Michael Reade's also.
We spend the majority of the show outlining our positions on Navan hospital. Mine is simple. The HSE has committed to 'no change to services will proceed without them being replaced by a service that is better than it was". I will fight to ensure that they honour this commitment to the letter.
The debate about hospitals is an important one. And it is always an emotional topic. My message is simple: I will support whatever gives top quality healthcare to the people of Meath. I will go to the wire on this one. A new regional hospital will provide the type of healthcare Meath people deserve. Until we have that hospital in or around Navan we must ensure that the HSE honours its commitment to change no services without a better service in place.
The debate is interesting. It's started by Michael who reads a text message from Sean in Ballivor who implores us politicians to be mannerly and allow each other to finish our points. This sets the tone for a good debate where the listener can actually hear what the politicians have to say.
More canvassing - we're drenched all evening!
About my blog
- Noel Dempsey
- Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland
- I have decided to start this blog for the election campaign to allow you, the voters, to communicate directly with me during this time. What I hope to do on this blog is to keep you informed on the campaign, the issues and stories. I would like to hear from you about your issues, your concerns, what you believe we as politicians should be addressing. If your going to vote I'd like you to vote for me but maybe you need to know more about me, my policies and my parties policies before you finally commit. Feel free to use this site to clarify all of this. If you dont intend to vote tell me why, tell me what might make you change your mind. If you want to help in anyway you can use this blog or my website to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you. Noel Dempsey
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Us and Them
Some people say there's no differences between the parties. If that was true the Dáil would be a much duller place. In this section of my blog I will outline the key differences between our policies and those of our opponents.
Let's start with one significant and simple difference: Tax
The Fianna Fail tax package will mean that 97% of taxpayers will be better off. This will mean at least €1,000 extra for lower and middle income earners.
The Labour/Fine Gael package will benefit the wealthy and rich.
Stamp Duty
Our stamp duty proposals focuses on alleviating pressure on first time buyers
FG/Lab's proposal is a scattergun approach removing stamp duty for all homes
Our proposal will cost the taxpayer 60 million and is aimed at those who need it the most
Theirs will cost us €460 million!
Our proposal will be enacted immediately and will be backdated to the 30th April when reelected.
They haven't agreed the details or the timeframe, but have said they will do it at some stage. (Another example of having to read the fineprint on Enda's shaky contract.)
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1 comment:
Keep up the good work Noel, Tell bertie he was fab at the debate, he was a wise man not to go for the juggler, even though he could have. The web site www.politics.ie took a massive 38030 views last night, the poll put Bertie ahead for winning the debate, took 49% of the vote. Now the secret is to put that in the ballot box along with the rest of course.
I have been watching the comments on that site with great interest, and he has convinced a good few to return to the fold. well done again keep up the good work..
By the way the old women of Kilmessan love you, great vibes there last night on the cavass trail
chris cleary
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