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Local Green Party rep concerned at aspects of programme for government

Jun 16, 2020 17:14 By News Northern Sound
Local Green Party rep concerned at aspects of programme for government
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The Green Party's election candidate in Cavan-Monaghan says he's unsure if he'll support the Government deal. Tate Donnelly says he has

The Green Party's election candidate in Cavan-Monaghan says he's unsure if he'll support the Government deal.

Tate Donnelly says he has a number of concerns with the document, centred around deficit reduction and public investment.

He told The Wider View today that the deficit reduction policies as currently set out could lead to increased hardship for people across the country and would mean a return to austerity.

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However, he said Green Party members are yet to have briefings on the agreement and he's open to backing the deal if assurances are given.

But Tate Donnelly said it's a difficult decision for him and his party colleagues:

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