Govt says it's taking targeted approach

INADEQUATE' Carer's allowance increase has been criticised by some

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ordinary people's lives. One in four parents are eating less in order to feed their children. Yet the Government thinks it's more important to give corporate welfare to fast food chains rather than do anything to support struggling households.

"There will be €20billion sitting in sovereign wealth funds by the end of next year but the Government is refusing to use any of it to address the housing and cost of living crisis."