Teachta Doherty urges Government to help as some bills increase by 50%
'Low and middle income families must be supported' - Teachta Pearse Doherty
Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty says that "soaring rents and unaffordable childcare" are not beyond the control of Government and calls for support for low and middle income households. He raised the matter during Leaders Questions in the Dáil.
Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty said today that there is no doubt that the cost of living crisis is reducing the living standards of low and middle income households right across this State. "Inflation in the last twelve months to April has reached over 7% and that is the biggest spike we have seen in prices in over two decades. Workers and families out there are really struggling. They are seeing their energy bills soar and other costs rise. We know what has caused this. Many factors are beyond our control but others are not. Soaring rents, unaffordable childcare are not beyond the control of this Government."