Public urged to take to the streets on Saturday over cost-of-living crisis

Launching Saturday's upcoming cost-of-living protest were Mick Barry TD, Don O'Leary, director of the Cork Life Centre, Carol Ann Bridgeman, former Debenhams worker, Caitríona Twomey, co-ordinator Cork Penny Dinners, and TD Thomas Gould.

Campaigners and opposition politicians have urged people to take to the streets on Saturday in rallies protesting about the cost-of-living crisis.

Demonstrations organised by the Cost of Living Coalition are planned for Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Sligo.