Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Many families and workers are continuing to struggle as a result of rising costs. Among those suffering most are those families who have no option but to use their car to get to work or bring their children to school or other activities. There has been some reduction in petrol and diesel in recent weeks but they are still 27% higher in cost than they were in December 2020. Bizarrely, the Government's stated intention is actually to increase the costs further in next month's carbon tax hikes. Will the Taoiseach review that decision, understanding the pressures that many families are under?

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