Cllr Keith Martin has condemned the 17 per cent cut in REPS 4 payments which were introduced in last week’s emergency budget. The cuts will take €30 million out of the Mayo economy over the next five years, according to the IFA.
The Labour Party’s David Fallon has condemned the Government’s withdrawal of grant aid for security devices for older people.“Over 25,000 older people have benefited from these grants since the beginning of 2007, and the money made available, although relatively modest, not only gave a sense of security to the older people themselves, but also gave peace of mind to their families and neighbours
Labour's Cllr Keith Martin as described Brian Lenihan as the Grinch who stole Christmas following his withdrawal of the Christmas payment. According to the Labour councillor "Its terrible that all those individuals and families who counted on the bonus to help them provide a celebration for their family for Christmas will now be left short. Lenihan has literally cancelled Christmas for so many families.
The Labour Party says the reduction in rent supplement announced in yesterday's emergency budget is an "extraordinarily cruel decision". The Government announced an 8% cut in assistance to tenants. Labour's David Fallon, says this will significantly effect tenants who are tied into leases.
Cllr Keith Martin has described the five cent duty increase on fuel as potentially fatal to small delivery operators and export businesses in Mayo.
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