Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We have discussed the cost-of-living issue and the increase in the cost of living countless times in the Chamber. I want to bring to the Taoiseach's attention an unexpected new bill that workers in Liffey Valley shopping centre are facing. Later this month, the owners of Liffey Valley plan to introduce paid car parking for customers and staff. Staff will be expected to pay up to €650 a year to park their car. Retail, security and cleaning staff are often poorly paid. There are up to 2,500 staff working in Liffey Valley. The line is often thrown out to use public transport but there is no Luas or train that services Liffey Valley. The bus service is not on everyone's route and some of the staff work through the night when there is no bus service available. The €600 energy credit the Government announced last week will be wiped out for these staff. Does the Government have any measures to support workers in this situation?

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