Local calls on Government to 'get real' over cost of living crisis. A local TD has called on the government to 'get real'. In reference to the impact that the cost-of-living crisis is having on workers and families.
Deputy Matt Carthy accused Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of failing to understand the pressures that many people are under.
The local TD says the Government have categorically stated that they will not include a cost-of-living package in this years budget,
Deputy Carthy says this means many families will be worse off than last year. The local TD joined Ronan Gargan earlier today on the topic.