'You don't care about struggling families'

TAOISEACH Micheal Martin has clashed with Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald in the Dail over inflationary pressures on families.

- BY CIARA O'LOUGHLIN

Ms McDonald accused the Government of preparing to throw families “under the bus” in the upcoming budget.

It comes after a new survey showed that up to 12% of families will seek out loans to pay for back to schools costs.

Ms McDonald told the Taoiseach he “couldn't care less’ about the cost pressures on families.