FF to woo SME vote

FIANNA Fáil will pitch its economic proposals to the business community today as it continues the groundwork for next year’s general election.

The party is hosting a conference in Galway focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Enterprise Minister Micheal Martin will outline Fianna Fáil’s plans to ensure “the future growth and expansion” of SMEs, as the party attempts to nail down the sector’s vote.

Finance Minister Brian Cowen will also address the conference, as will Community Minister Eamon Ó Cuiv and junior minister Frank Fahey, who are both based in the constituency.