Micheál Martin: ‘Austerity is not the way to deal with this crisis’

A radical multi-billion euro stimulus package to rescue the economy and a much greater State role in health and housing are at the centre of the deal largely agreed between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, said Micheál Martin.
In an interview with the Irish Examiner, Mr Martin said the “principles-based” document agreed by the parties can lead towards single-tier health system and to the State acquiring properties for social housing and affordable housing.