Everything in the North West and rural Ireland has been cut back and squeezed down, the Dail has heard.

It comes as the Government has been further criticised over a rise in insurance, fuel and toll costs.

Sinn Fein want to reverse carbon tax increases which came in recently and is calling on toll operators to stop putting up prices.

Speaking last night, Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny says adequate public transport doesn't exist as an alternative for people: