'Unsustainable’ pressure put on people

RISING inflation will put unsustainable pressure on working people and households, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has warned.

The cost of living has jumped by 3% in the past year, with mortgage interest rates and increases in petrol, diesel and home heating oil all combining to inflict deepening financial strain.

On top of that, health insurance is now 21% more expensive than 12 months ago.