Running for Re-Election in the Dublin for the IUP

Day 637, 09:12 • Published in Ireland Ireland • by Tarazis Sati

"Democracy, good governance and modernity cannot be imported or imposed from outside a country"
Emile Lahud


Fir agus Mná na hÉireann, druid isteach chugam agus éist go cúramach.
(Men and Women of Ireland, draw near and give me your attention)

I hereby give notice of my intention to seek re-election to the Dublin Region for the Irish Union Party.

It has been an exciting month for me to serve as your congressman and I hope that I have served you well. I still find it hard to believe the level of support you chose to place in my at the last election and I wish once more to thank you for the trust you placed in me. But I have not finished my work and so I once more place my self before you for your judgment.

My Term:

As you have seen I have been very active here and in the Dáil. I have discussed and brought to your attention things which I feel should be changed in our country. There is a way of doing politics in eIreland which removed you the voter from the process of having input, besides voting twice a month, into the direction of where we are going as a country. This extends to the people which you the citizen express your political voice through the election of congressman.

There have been points during the last cycle where I have felt helpless as decisions are put before Congress without having the details of the proposals debated by your elected representatives. This is disrespectful of the institution of Congress and the decision of you the People of Ireland. I am not going to go back into this argument as they have been discussed clearly in other articles I've written.

My Legislative Agenda for the next Term.

During my next term I am proposing a law: Ethics in Government. A law which will, I hope, set out the responsibilities and methods which decisions and actions are taken by members of government and Congress.

I will start a public discussion to get your views on the proposals and then debate the law in the Public Dáil before bring it to a vote.

I will also propose a law on Ethics in International Relations. As the world coalesces into what ever shape it is heading for, we need to set out the principles and methods with which the Government of Ireland conducts this countries relations with other nations.

It isn't my intention to hamper or restrict the functioning of Government but I think that what is needed is that the basic rules and principles of good governance need to be enshrined in law.

I will of course continue to vote and debate all laws presented to Congress.

Military

I the war is truly over, then we need to ensure that our military is in tip top condition. We need to ensure that the structure of the military need to be reformed. As I am not an expert on what would be the best structure for the Military I would call on the debate to take place and the appropate law to be introduced into Congress.

I think also that the defence structures of all regions should at least be of level 2, but this should be based on financial viability and military considerations.

Economic Policy.

We need to deal with the economy. I am confident that Patton's proposal for Financial Transparency in Government, will help in understanding the income and expenditure of our country.

I also believe that there should be a Governmental Rainy Day savings account. I feel that we should be holding funds left over at the end of each financial cycle for unforeseen events and circumstances.

Wellness.

I believe that if it is financially possible that the hospitals in eIreland be upgraded to at least Q2 as a base.


I hope that I can count on you support and urge you to use your vote wisely in electing as many IUP candidates as possible. Please know that I am always ready to hear your suggestions and comments. I am your congressman and with your help I can be you voice once more in the Dáil.


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