McGrath to donate €200 rebate to charity as ministers defend cost-of-living measures

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said the measures announced on Thursday would bring support quickly to those who need it the most

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe (left) and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath during a press briefing following the announcement of the measures introduced to address increases in the cost of living. Picture: Gareth Chaney /Collins Photos Dublin

The minister for finance and the minister for public expenditure have defended the measures introduced to address increases in the cost of living.

There have been criticisms of the Government's decision not to target the measures towards those who are struggling the most.