Time to Move On – Daly

Despite the appalling and discouraging state of national finances and the injustice of the taxpayer picking up the tap for the mismanagement and excesses of others, it is time to be positive about our future both nationally and locally according to Fine Gael’s Cllr Richard Daly.

“To say that we have come to an economic abyss is an understatement and we are justifiably entitled to feel disgust and anger at those who misled us into this. Our future demands that we do not lose out entrepreneurial spirit and that we actively look to the future with hope and enthusiasm.

Yes, we need to change the government but that may not be an option in the short term. In the meantime we need to generate optimism about our future. Much of our economic growth depends on engendering confidence in our economy and never was that confidence more required.

When we realise that we cannot rely on central government to change our economic fortune we must begin to be masters of our own destiny and advance economic activity in our own communities. We need to exploit the assets which we have in our possession and stimulate our own growth.

Everyone can play a part in making Kildare a more attractive place to do business.

In Athy we have already seen traders combine to attract custom and right through the county all can be involved in making Kildare a more beautiful place, combating litter, showing a welcoming and helpful aspect to visitors and having an attitude of positivity. Simple things can reap huge benefits.

In the most challenging of economic times it is our philosophy of self help and self support which can bring us faster out of recession and it is now more than ever thst political leadership is needed both nationally and locally.

Whether political parties have labels of “republican” or “United Ireland” there is a sense of nationalism and patriotism required by all our politicians at present to offer real leadership and a philosophy of “we can” to our people.” Said Cllr Daly

“The day of reckoning at the polls will come but in the meantime let’s move forward and unite in the daunting challenge ahead.” He concluded.