The cost of living was the big topic on the final day of the Dáil before the summer break.

TDs won't be back in Leinster House for another nine weeks as this Dáil term ends.

Leaders’ Questions was dominated by the cost of living and the significant increases in the number of families who are in energy arrears.

Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty says it's disgraceful electricity credits are being scrapped in the budget.

Clare FM’s Sean Lyons has been speaking with Clare SVP President, Denis Carty about the cost of living, energy arrears and electricity credits.