The Government’s spring statement, and Finance Minister Michael Noonan’s pledge to lure thousands of emigrants home, via more favourable tax measures, were as welcome as the flowers in May. Or would be, if either had an iota of credibility!

A double housing problem exists. Homeowners on sky-high variable mortgage rates are desperate for the Government to intervene with banks because they cant afford them.

THE move to introduce equal risk to the health insurance market is a disgrace.

RECENTLY published facts on road accidents show 223 people have died on our roads this year, comprising 34 pedestrians, 48 passengers, 97 drivers, four cyclists, 38 motorcyclists and two pillion passengers.