Show Notes
The Government announces fuel support payments for farmers, hauliers and construction contractors by the end of June — but questions remain over support for households facing rising energy bills.
With Sinn Féin calling for an emergency budget and almost 317,000 homes in arrears, pressure is mounting on the Government to act sooner on cost-of-living measures.
Meanwhile, oil prices continue to rise amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and short-term letting reforms have been delayed after reported disagreement at Cabinet level.
Guest presenter Fionnan Sheahan was joined by: Micheál Carrigy TD, Fianna Fáil Eoin O'Broin TD, Sinn Féin Christina Finn, political correspondent, The Journal John Gibbons, Environmental Journalist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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