Policy promises brave new world for islanders

THE Fianna Fail policy on islands proposes:

. provision of services at a comparable price to those on the mainland;

. setting up full time development groups on all islands;

. providing primary and secondary education where possible on islands;

. introducing reduced road tax for islanders;

. easing welfare assessment and medical card criteria for islanders;

. ensuring regular attendance of specialist medical staff on islands;

. upgrading and subsidising ferry services, landing points;

. providing financial help for students studying on mainland to return home frequently.