There is news today that the electricty provider Airtricity has hiked its electricity costs by 24% and gas by 32%.

Across Europe inflation has hit a record high which is impacting the cost of living.

Susanne Rogers, research and policy analyst, Social Justice Ireland, Dr Frances Ruane, economist & former director of ESRI joined the Last Word to discuss.

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