A Sligo-Leitrim TD has accused Simon Harris of taking a cheap shot at those who are unable to work for genuine reasons.

Speaking at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis over the weekend, the Tánaiste described the dole as a safety net and not a way of life.

Minister Harris said that, at a time of full employment, it was “simply not acceptable” for anyone to remain on the unemployment register year after year.

Deputy Kenny has accused the Fine Gael leader of attempting to deflect attention away from Government failings by targeting the long-term unemployed.

The Leitrim TD says attempting to divide the public in this fashion is a cheap shot.

A Sligo-Leitrim TD has accused Simon Harris of taking a cheap shot at those who are unable to work for genuine reasons.
Speaking at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis over the weekend, the T&aacute;naiste described the dole as a safety net and not a way of life.
Minister Harris said that, at a time of full employment, it was &ldquo;simply not acceptable&rdquo; for anyone to remain on the unemployment register year after year.
Deputy Kenny has accused the Fine Gael leader of attempting to deflect attention away from Government failings by targeting the long-term unemployed.
The Leitrim TD says attempting to divide the public in this fashion is a cheap shot.

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