Caitriona Redmond: As prices rise families may have to decide which bill is most important

The average household is facing an increase of €330 on its shopping bill and that's before the additional money for utility increases
Caitriona Redmond: As prices rise families may have to decide which bill is most important

Caitriona Redmond Picture: Cathy Dunne

When I talk about feeding families on a budget I hasten to add that it affects us all.

You could have a higher than average earnings but creche fees, a car loan, and high rent which would result in a low disposable income. The more that we feel the price increases across energy, fuel for our cars, rent (or mortgage), the less money families will have to pay for groceries. Or that families will be faced with having to make decisions about which bill is more important.

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