Opposition Leader Bernard Grech scrutinised the Prime Minister and other members of the government on their shortcomings which have affected the Maltese public, when speaking in Parliament on Monday.

Taking part in a debate on the financial estimates on the Office of the Prime Minister, Grech called out the apparent “amnesia” which the PL seem to have with regards to empty promises which are never kept. Grech said that the government should serve the public, rather than subject the public to serve the government.

The PN leader spoke about corruption within the government, specifically referring to Labour MP Rosianne Cutajar who reportedly received €9,000 in cash from alleged murder suspect Yorgen Fenech, which have not been attested to. Grech accused Cutajar of breaking ethical values as he highlighted the fact that if it were any other citizen who does not have ties with the government, “they would make the people’s lives hell.”

Grech also shamed the Minister for Justice and Governance Edward Zammit Lewis for corresponding with “one of the biggest criminals in Malta,” which he said was ironical, considering his title.

Grech added that Prime Minister Robert Abela has yet to condemn the alleged wiring of €60,000 to former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat’s account from a company linked to the hospitals privatisation deal. Grech said that the government has become “dirty” and does not have the interest of the public on the forefront. He said that the current government cannot satisfy the country.

Grech stated that the PN will ensure that it will look at the value of Maltese individuals, rather than the price they serve. The PN will also look to invest in students, 70% of whom said that they would rather leave the country for better opportunities. Grech said that there will be initiatives which enable students to acquire the education and experience needed abroad, and then strive to bring that talent back to Malta.

Grech said that the PN will give bonuses to frontliners and workers in the health sector.

He stated that there will be the necessary protection of agriculture and nature, to continue to preserve the country’s environment.