Congratulations mixed with criticism as new Government formed – Aontú

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD offered congratulations to the new Taoiseach and ministers, but criticised generalities and indecision in the Programme for Government (PfG).

Speaking in the Dáil, Mr Tóibín congratulated Taoiseach Mícheal Martin on his appointment and said that he and his ministers “have been given offers so much opportunity for you and if used correctly for the country”.

Mr Tóibín [pictured] continued, criticising the Government’s programme for being “oblivious to the economic tidal wave that is currently hitting this country”.

“This State will have a budget deficit of €30 billion this year. That fact has been absent from every speech given in this chamber today.”

Referring back to 1916 and independence, Mr Tóibín said: “If we could remove the largest empire that world has ever seen from most of this country 100 years ago, then, we this generation can build a prosperous, united, fair Ireland based on liberty, equality and fraternity.

“But it’s clear to me this won’t be done by a political class made up of career politics and personal ambition.”