Money for Dáil gym 'should go to homeless'

A GROUP campaigning for the homeless has called on the Government parties to drop plans for a Dáil gym and give their social conscience a workout instead.

Focus Ireland said they were disappointed to discover a €1m gymnasium for Leinster House was still on the cards despite spending cuts in other more deserving areas.

The group wants the money to be diverted to housing and other key services for the homeless, claiming that to go ahead with the gym in the current difficult financial circumstances would be proof of a Government that has its priorities all wrong.