Taoiseach accused of 'gutless' response to rising energy prices

Micheál Martin defended the Government's record on the cost of living during Leaders' Questions in the Dáil

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the opposition is 'choosing to ignore' measures the Government has brought in, including the €755m fuel scheme. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

The Taoiseach has defended the Government's record on the cost of living as the opposition hit out what it said was a "gutless" response to rising energy prices.

During Wednesday's session of Leaders' Questions, opposition leaders called on Micheál Martin to intervene as new figures from a market research firm suggest that households are spending €2,000 a year extra for basics like energy and food.