Metro North is essential for Dublin

September 24, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Next week the government is going to make a decision on the options for capital transport projects. We believe that Metro North, even at reduced cost, which may mean going partially over ground, is one of the most important projects for the country. €150 million has already been spent on plans for Metro North, an obvious waste of tax payers’ money if these plans are not progressed.

Dublin’s population is expected to grow by over 400,000 by 2030, therefore it is essential that a European Capital city like Dublin has strong transport connectivity.

Thousands of cars will essentially be removed from our streets, improving the environment of Dublin City. Jobs will also be created both during and after construction. Places like Swords, Rush and Balbriggan will now be hugely faster to reach, which will improve the lives of commuters and tourists in Dublin overall.

We are one of the few European Capital cities without a rail link to our main airport.

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Sinn Féin Dublin City Councillors vote to reduce local property tax by 15%- Cllr Carney Boud

September 23, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Sinn Féin Dublin City Councillors have this evening voted to reduce the local property tax by the full 15%.

Speaking after the vote Cllr Carney Boud said:

“Sinn Féin believes that the local property tax is a regressive, unjust austerity measure and the 15% reduction will result in €11.6m going back into people’s pockets throughout the city.

This is a small step on the road to complete abolition of the local property tax, which is Sinn Féin’s policy should we be elected to government.”

“In addition to the water charges, the local property tax was introduced by the government as part of its austerity agenda with absolutely no regard to people’s ability to pay.

As a result, those who can afford to pay more in tax simply don’t. There are people on very high earnings living next door to those who struggle to pay – a situation resulting from the variation of property prices over time. That is a failed policy on the part of the government.”

“At a time when over 110,000 families are in mortgage distress of over 90 days and deprivation levels remain unacceptably high, the regressive and blanket nature of the local property tax is simply unacceptable.”

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