Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael today clashed on economic proposals as the focus of the general election campaign finally switched from the Taoiseach’s financial affairs.

THE giant British bookmaking chain, Ladbrokes, has guaranteed total job security for all 40 staff members involved following its multi-million euro takeover of 12 betting shops owned by the husband and wife team of John and Siobhain Harney of Waterford.