Socialist Party TD Mick Barry is one of those behind what's expected to be a large protest in Cork city on the cost of living tomorrow.

With primary school students yet to disperse for July and August, head of Cork Penny Dinners, Caitríona Twomey said she fears the problem may grow in the weeks ahead.

Over 750,000 smart meters have already been installed in homes across Ireland, and by the end of 2024, it is expected that all two million households in Ireland will have a smart meter

The protest is expected to be part of a number of cost of living protests taking place across the country on the same day.

The living wage — the minimum needed for a decent standard of living — was calculated at €12.90 an hour last September. 

Speaking to The Echo, Michael McGrath said that the Government has sought to respond in the best way that it can but said it also needs to be honest with people.

SVP said that there have been 'a lot' of calls from people in Cork seeking the charity's assistance.

A TD said families in Cork City and county are paying on average €800 per month per child, which he described as “crazy money”

Politicians in Cork have raised serious concerns about the impact of the crisis. 

WITH charities reporting an unprecedented demand for their services, the Taoiseach has said the Government cannot bring in measures to address the cost of living crisis “every single week”, saying they will instead address it in a more “medium term”.

While the Government is working on the cost-of-living package, it is not expected to include any further financial support

The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has seen petrol prices shoot up, with the cost of petrol and diesel both rising above €2 a litre at a number of Cork petrol stations