Deputy Tully said that households are under huge pressure from the cost-of-living crisis and need support with their energy bills.

'Seamus says asking questions and relying on others for help compromises the independence of an older person'

Cllr McKenna expressed his concerns in recent days over the issue.

'Morale is at an all-time low'

'We need to stand up and be able to say this is wrong, people are entitled to go to Church'

'By 2012/13 you could already see the signs of a housing crisis. Politicians of all colours have been guilty of keeping on the right side of constituents and at the same time stopping progress'

'A pet dog and cat have more right to be treated correctly than humans these days'

Due to continued pressures, some smaller nursing homes have said it is just not viable to operate and have closed their doors.