Election 2024: War of words as Fine Gael hits out at Sinn Féin on economy with attack ad

Peter Burke and Paschal Donohoe in front of the Fine Gael ad hitting out at Sinn Féín. Picture: Fergal Phillips

A major clash has broken out between Sinn Féin and Fine Gael on the economy, as the latter has accused the main opposition party of attempting to “raid” Ireland’s public finances.

In its first stunt of the campaign, Fine Gael has unveiled a new ad that says Sinn Féin are planning to break into the “State piggy bank” to lift €16bn from its coffers.