Séamus Healy (Tipperary South, Workers and Unemployed Action Group)

The Government, in particular the Labour Party, was elected on a promise that it would tackle unemployment. Instead, unemployment has increased. This is another job destruction measure. For 44 months in a row retail business has declined. This measure will depress it further, close many small businesses which are hanging on by their fingertips and cause additional job losses in the retail sector. It is an effective job destruction measure and should be withdrawn immediately.

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