Minister who told people to 'shop around'  instead of 'complaining' branded 'out of touch'

Junior minister Seán Fleming says his net income is about €1,000 a week but that his advice was applicable regardless of income

Junior finance minister Seán Fleming said people should 'shop around' to save money. File picture: Gareth Chaney Collins

A Government minister has said people who are worried about the cost of living should "shop around".

Seán Fleming, the junior finance minister, told RTÉ's Drivetime that people should look for alternatives instead of "complaining".