Archbishop warns parties against ‘auction politics’

The Archbishop of Dublin has warned parties against engaging in “auction politics” simply to win votes.

Diarmuid Martin’s comments came as Ireland’s Catholic bishops advised against playing a blame game when it comes to failures of the health system.

The bishops said they share the worries of many people over what will happen to them, their children, or their parents if they fall ill. They said many people have concerns on the cost of healthcare.