DUP leader Peter Robinson argues proposals being put forward by his party can bridge the £4b plus shortfall in finances here over the next four years. Arlene Foster has proposed making £1000 available as seed money to anyone genuinely trying to start up his or her own business. This would cost about £1.5m.
Common sense on the question of cuts should prevail to judge ny the language of thr DUP and Sinn Fein.
Eamonn Mallie
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