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"It's time for change" - Deputy
Doherty
29.11.10
DONEGAL'S newest TD,
Pearse Doherty, has declared it time to "change the
direction of Irish politics".
Deputy Doherty said his resounding victory in the
Donegal SW by-election was a vote for change.
The father-of-three said: “It’s a vote for a fair
economic policy based on tax reform, ending waste
and stimulating the economy to create jobs.
“It’s a rejection of the Government’s four-year
plan, of cuts to public services, social welfare and
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“It is a rejection of
the consensus for cuts amongst all the establishment
parties – Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Labour and it
is also a rejection of the interference of the IMF
in Irish affairs."
Deputy Doherty said he had been mandated by his
constituents to vote against the Government's
swingeing budget on December 7.
“The people of Donegal South West have spoken loud
and clear. They have voted in favour of policies
that will create jobs and support our fishing and
farming communities.
“They have demanded an end to the |
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Deputy Pearse Doherty |
policies that have led
to the neglect of this county over the years. I will
work to see that jobs are delivered and that we have
investment in public services including health and
education."
The triumphant TD added: “New politics, real
leadership and a better way forward are what is
needed. That is what Sinn Féin offers. The people of
Donegal South West have made a clear choice for a
better way.
“We now need people throughout the state to make a
similar stand for change. We need a general
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