Coaltion made false promises during election, says Martin

THE Government parties “knew well” the economic situation awaiting them when they made “false commitments” during the election campaign, according to Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin.

He accused the Government of “dishonesty and cynicism” during the election campaign and said they are “implementing the bulk” of Fianna Fáil policies they once opposed.

Announcing his frontbench yesterday, Mr Martin denied his party would be overshadowed by Sinn Féin as leader of the opposition, promising a “robust and constructive” scrutiny of Government decisions.