Fine Gael Wants ‘Penalties’ for Those Avoiding Exit From Long-Term Unemployment

Simon Harris says the ‘dole is not a way of life’ as he pledges tougher unemployment measures

The Tánaiste said it was “simply not acceptable” to remain on the unemployment register year after year.

Fine Gael wants ‘penalties’ for those avoiding exit from long-term unemployment

Simon Harris says penalties on the way for those who treat dole as ‘a way of life’

Fine Gael leader hits centre-right tone in ardfheis call for more gardaí, more prison spaces and zero tolerance for work dodgers

'The dole is not a way of life': Tánaiste warns of penalties for long-term welfare recipients

Simon Harris also outlined plans for a national migration strategy and renewed action against drug gangs and anti-social behaviour