INDEPENDENT Ireland TD for Limerick, Richard O’Donoghue, says his party has a vision to deliver real change to help build a better future for the people of Ireland.
Speaking ahead of ballot day, Deputy O’Donoghue, General Secretary of Independent Ireland, told the Limerick Post that the party aims to implement urgent planning reform, emergency modular homes schemes, and bring an end to families living in emergency accommodation.
To address the cost of living, the County Limerick politician claims, Independent Ireland would freeze and reform the Carbon Tax, end the Property Tax and USC for over 65s, and deliver cheaper energy by securing Ireland’s energy independence.
“For the farming community, the party’s goal is to deliver a better deal for farmers by ending the dominance of food processors in agriculture,” Deputy O’Donoghue said.
“In relation to health, the party will strive through limited public-private partnerships to significantly reduce waiting lists.”
Deputy O’Donoghue also promised to reduce the climate burden on the Irish taxpayer and to secure Ireland’s borders by enforcing our immigration laws and end profiteering by vested interests at the expense of the Irish taxpayer.
Independent Ireland will field over 30 candidates in the upcoming General Election, including Deputy O’Donoghue himself in Limerick County and Esther Aherne in Limerick City.
“Our candidates will not be controlled by a strict party whip system. All will be free to speak and vote on key issues that matter most to their constituents,” Deputy O’Donoghue explained.
“We encourage diversity of opinion and respectful debate while working towards our common goal of delivering the comprehensive reform that is needed.
“Our vision is to deliver real change and to implement the changes which are necessary to help build a better future for the people of Ireland.”
Independent Ireland registered as a political party just a year ago, and includes Deputies Richard O’Donoghue, Michael Collins, and Michael Fitzmaurice, along with MEP Ciaran Mulooly. The party also has the support of many councillors across the country, including Limerick’s John O’Donoghue and Tommy Hartigan.
