Sinn Féin says some mortgage holders facing ‘impossible’ increases

Speaking during Leaders’ Questions, Mr Doherty said interest rates have been raised by the ECB six times since July

Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty. Picture: Damien Storan/PA

Sinn Féin finance spokesman Pearse Doherty has said the state can lend a “helping hand” by supporting a proposal for mortgage interest relief of up to €1,500.

Speaking during Leaders’ Questions, Mr Doherty said interest rates have been raised by the European Central Bank (ECB) six times since July.