There have been calls locally for the government to introduce a cost of living package, to combat rising prices amid conflict in the Middle East.
At this week's meeting of Ballybay - Clones MD, Cathaoirleach Sinéad Flynn proposed that the council write to the Minister for Climate, the Tánaiste, and the Taoiseach, to scrap planned increases to the carbon tax, reduce taxes on petrol, diesel, and home heating oil, and to introduce an emergency cost of living support package for households.
Her motion was supported by fellow Sinn Féin Councillor, Pat Treanor, and Fine Gael Councillor, Seán Gilliland.
Cllr. Flynn believes that we are currently in a cost of living crisis, and that the war in Iran is increasing the problem.
Maitiú Monaghan spoke to both Cllr. Flynn and Cllr. Gillland about fuel prices
