Aontú in South Down aims to support a future for family farms and a green economy

Aontú in South Down aims to support a future for family farms and a green economy - Brady

Aontú South Down Candidate Paul Brady stated:

“We look to support the sustainability of family farms. We advocate for the creation of new local markets and local Co-ops for farm produce, which would give farms more control vis-à-vis the processor and supermarket giants. This will help farmers beat the broken wholesale system which leaves farmers dependant on factory's whims.

“The creation of local markets will also help to increase the footfall in our local towns, which is much needed to help the survival of many shops and businesses in rural areas. We look to increase support and subsidies for new organic farming.

“We wish to promote and monitor the growing of new cash crops that are organic and environmentally friendly by farmers.

“Aontú believes in looking after our local environment. We hope to work together with local people to strenghten biodiversity, including small, but important steps, such as increasing the bee populations. We aim to promote better awareness of the dangers of pesticides, while advocating for provision of information and funding for crop protection alternatives to pesticides.

“Aontú is fully committed to doing our bit to help the environment in South Down and to promote the use of green renewable energy.”

The Irish political system is radically broken

In Ireland the vast majority of elected representatives put a finger in the air to check which way the political wind is blowing. They have one eye on their leaders – seeking brownie points – and another eye keeping their seat safe. If elected reps shut up and do as they’re told, they are promoted; if they stand up for what they believe in, they are demoted. No wonder we have the political class we have. No wonder one point one billion euro is being buried in a hole under the National Children’s Hospital and that Stormont is in stalemate.

Throughout Ireland, many people are now afraid to say what they feel, many are afraid to respectfully engage on a range of different topics. Many feel there is a new censorship and a new political correctness in Ireland, that opposition to the establishment is being deleted.

Respectful opposition is not the enemy. Respectful opposition is a critical element of a functional democracy. Aontú will have the backbone to stand up, without fear, for you.