O’Neill calls for MPs to deliver

MEMBERS of Parliament must continue to focus more on the issues that the country is faced with rather than play politics to satisfy egos or play the blame game, former prime minister Peter O’Neill says.
O’Neill said this during discussions between leaders following a court application filed by Opposition Leader Patrick Pruaitch.
“There has been a lot of discussion between respected political leaders today following the court application filed by the Opposition leader,” O’Neill said.
“To suggest that politicians are lazy and were not performing is not true and we must maintain dignity and maturity in our political discussion.
“James Marape (Prime Minister) worked hard at developing and administering financial policy in our Government for more than seven years, as did Pruaitch when he was Treasurer and the same for Don Polye when he was Treasurer.
“I don’t see that we have lazy politicians in those who have worked at the highest level of politics, what we do have is difference of opinion on policy and that must be appreciated and respected,” he said.
“The delivery of services and infrastructure over the past eight years is evident right around the country and each of the gentleman I’ve mentioned need to be commended for the role they played in our Government.
“The performance of this Government will be judged at the end of its term at the next election and that is in the hands of the people of our nation.
“The Opposition will try their court challenge and the independent and transparent court process will make its judgment based on the rule of law.
“In the meantime, we in government must focus on the task we have before us, there has been too much talk and now the people want the delivery of services,” O’Neill said.
“It’s time to step up not blame down.”