Government urged to reverse 'terrible decision' to withdraw energy credits in budget

In response, Simon Harris said Sinn Féin had had a 'bonkers idea' to keep energy prices down by 'giving taxpayers' money to energy companies'

Pearse Doherty told Tánaiste Simon Harris that "the cost of everything is sky high", citing energy prices, student fees, and petrol prices. Picture: Stuart Boulton/Stock

The Government has been accused of "acting like everything is rosy" while people are being "hammered" with high costs.

Sinn Féin finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty made the charge during Thursday's leaders' questions session in the Dáil. He told Tánaiste Simon Harris "the cost of everything is sky high", citing energy prices, student fees, and petrol prices.