Government branded ‘epic wasters’ amid cost of living concerns

Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore told the Dáil on Thursday that there is a growing sense of concern about the future, describing it as “economic clouds” on the horizon
Government branded ‘epic wasters’ amid cost of living concerns

Social Democrats’ Jennifer Whitmore accused the Government of attempting to buy votes last year in its one-off budget payouts. File picture: PA

The Government has been branded “epic wasters” and accused of throwing public money around like “snuff at a wake”, as the opposition hit out over escalating energy bills and the cost of living.

Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore told the Dáil on Thursday that there is a growing sense of concern about the future, describing it as “economic clouds” on the horizon.

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