Sligo Councilor says the governments reaction to crisis is unacceptable
Cost of living protests are getting underway in towns and cities across the country this afternoon. Demonstrators are accusing the Government of not doing enough to ease the pressure on households. Fuel costs and rent are two of the major complaints, with consumers also noticing a rise in food prices.…
Donegal TD left seething after hearing Minister Ryan’s advice for those struggling with fuel prices
The Donegal Sinn Fein TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has taken issue with the leader of the Green Party Eamon Ryan over his advice for those struggling with fuels costs to go to their local social welfare offices. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan dismissed calls for further relief for…
Major farm meeting taking place in Ballymote to discuss rising costs
A major meeting will be staged later this evening in Ballymote mart to address the rising input costs associated with farming. The IFA organised event is open to all farmers and will discuss the pressure that rising fuel costs is currently placing on farmers right across the north west.…
Sinn Fein repeats call for immediate mini-budget
Sinn Fein has repeated its call for an immediate mini-budget to deal with the cost of living crisis. The Dail has heard families are struggling to make ends meet, with Sinn Fein saying the government is ‘out of touch’. It follows concerns energy and fuel prices are set…
Sligo Councillor accuses the Government of not doing enough to lower the cost of living
A Sligo County Councillor has accused the Government of doing nothing over more looming price hikes. People Before Profit Cllr Gino O’Boyle is warning that people are facing further price hikes on electricity, gas and mortgages which will see inflation rise above the already high 7%. …
North West families ‘struggling’ to meet rising cost of living
Serious concern has been raised over families in the North West struggling to meet the rising costs of living. Donegal has seen the highest rise in rent nationwide – a recent Daft.ie report showed that rents increased by 24.3%. Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle says this has resulted…
Cost of living prevents homeowners from providing refugee accommodation says Donegal Councillor
A Donegal Councillor is warning that the rising costs of living are preventing many homeowners from providing accommodation to those fleeing the war in the Ukraine. Independent Councillor Niamh Kennedy says it’s important to provide state assistance to families that are opening their homes to Ukrainian refugees. The calls come…