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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Ferghal Blaney

Eamon Ryan says motorists struggling to pay for fuel should 'go to their social welfare office'

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has dismissed calls for further relief for motorists facing soaring prices at the pumps.

Instead, the keen cyclist said if people are struggling with paying for petrol or diesel, they should apply to their local social welfare office (or energy supplier) for help.

The Green Party leader’s simple advice was for those who can’t afford fuel to “go to their social welfare office and look for further assistance.”

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