As many as 5,000 people marched on the Dail today to protest the cost of living crisis ahead of next week's Budget.
The soaring cost of petrol, electricity, gas and food means more and more people are struggling to make ends meet and are living in fear of the winter months ahead. It comes as the Government puts the final touches on next week's Budget which reportedly includes €3 billion in cost of living supports.
The protest was organised by the Cost of Living Coalition which includes a number of political parties, charities and public figures. Dublin Live estimated there to be 5,000 people at the protest but others have suggested attendance as high as 20,000.
