THE main opposition parties were yesterday accused by Fianna Fáil of ramping up “reckless” spending promises in the run-up to the General Election.

The get-tough image that emerged from the Fine Gael Árd Fheis at the weekend may very well be what people want to hear, but translating that into practicalities can be a very different, and difficult, ambition.

The 72nd Fine Gael Ard Fheis gets underway this evening.