Opposition parties condemn 'paltry' cost of living package from Government

Government measures to tackle the cost of living fall far short of what struggling families need, Mary Lou McDonald has told the Dail.

The Sinn Fein leader told the Taoiseach on Tuesday that the public cannot wait until the next Budget in October for extra support, as the impact of inflation begins to bite.

"The house is on fire now, Taoiseach.