As the Government are set to announce a package aimed at easing the cost of living, including an increase in the electricity grant to each household, with the possibility of doubling it to €200.

Pearse Doherty, Sinn Fein’s Finance Spokesperson joined Kieran to discuss the Government's new package...

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