FF blames Government for Lotto price hike

The price hike to play the Lotto is being criticised by opposition parties.

From next month, the minimum cost of playing will go from €3 to €4 for two lines.

It will also be harder to win as the amount of numbers in the draw is going up from 45 to 47.

Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Public Expenditure Seán Fleming: pointed the finger at the Government and its decision to privatise the service.

He said: "It's very disappointing the Lottery has proceeded to increase the cost of playing….It's a direct consequence of the Government deciding to privatise the National Lottery.

"This is what private companies do."