He said Fine Gael is committed to putting more money in people's pockets by cutting tax and USC, reducing childcare fees by 25% starting next year and by paying double child benefit at Christmas and extending the benefit to 18-yr-olds in full-time education.

Cavan-based accountant and financial advisor said yesterday's budget was "very inflationary" and did "not tackle the cost of living crisis".

Cavan filling station owner says we are close to paying €2 per litre for fuel

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Parents in Cavan and Monaghan have shared their concerns with me about meeting these costs.

Consumers are very concerned about what is still a very substantial cost of living crisis.