The Government is considering further supports that would relieve the effects of an increased cost of living.  This comes as the benefit of the €100 electricity credit risks being diminished by high inflation.  John Fitzgerald is Adjunct Professor in Economics in Trinty College Dublin and he spoke to Ciara this morning.

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