Coalition ‘deluded over progress’

THE Coalition was accused last night of being “deluded” following the publication of its second progress report on the Programme for Government.

The Taoiseach and the Tánaiste said that the past year was one of achievement abroad and consolidation at home. They cited the successful presidency of the European Union and Ireland’s role in securing agreement on a draft constitution for an enlarged European Union of 25 states.

Mr Ahern and Ms Harney also said in the report that there has also been real progress on a specific issues such as the LUAS, broadband, roads, insurance costs, old age pensions, capital investment in schools, and regeneration in areas such as Ballymun and responding to patients’ needs with the National Treatment Purchase Fund.