Social Democrats Louth Issue 1 Volume 1 | Page 36

#Imagine If We had a universal health service, with access based on need, not on ability to pay. #Imagine If We tackled white-collar crime and corruption and brought honesty, transparency and accountability to all aspects of Irish life with real decisions no longer being made behind closed doors. #Imagine If We had housing that is affordable to buy or rent, where first-time buyers are not priced out of the market, and we tackled the high cost of building. #Imagine If We reduced the cost of living by taking on vested interests or inefficiencies in things ie energy bills and ensured proper investment in childcare and transport. #Imagine If We put attention and investment into supporting the self- employed and small businesses as well as into attracting foreign investment and generated thousands of jobs across the country.