With the cost of living supports announced, we find out what it all means for your pocket with Dan O'Brien  Chief Economist with the Institute of International and European affairs, and columnist with The Sunday Business Post.

Pat was also joined on the show by Alannah Dawson a single mother who moved from Dublin to Leitrim in 2019 to make ends meet for her and her son.

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