Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald clash over inflation pressures on families

Mary Lou McDonald read out in the Dáil the experiences of four people struggling with the cost of living, saying the cost of a weekly shop has gone up. Picture: Niall Carson/PA
Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald have clashed in the Dáil over inflationary pressures on families.
Ms McDonald accused the Government of preparing to throw families “under the bus” in the upcoming budget, while Mr Martin said the Sinn Féin leader was “oblivious” to the economic climate.