Social Democrats want emergency budget to tackle impact of inflation

The Social Democrat Party is holding its first in-person conference since 2019 in Dublin's Gresham Hotel this weekend

Roisin Shortall (left) has called for an emergency budget now while Social Democrats co-leader Catherine Murphy (right) said people on low and middle incomes are under extreme pressure just to make ends meet

The Social Democrat Party is calling for an emergency budget to provide some relief to those struggling as a result of spiralling inflation.

Speaking as the party's national conference opened last night, Social Democrats co-leader Catherine Murphy said people on low and middle incomes are under extreme pressure just to make ends meet and called on the Government to take immediate action.