The Rural Independent group of TDs has declared the spiralling cost of living a crisis and says the government should recognise it as a national emergency.
The group which includes Kerry TDs Danny and Michael Healy-Rae have tabled a motion for a mini-budget for rural communities and farmers.
Independent deputy Danny Healy-Rae says the mini-budget should reverse the increase of carbon tax until the full impact of the energy crisis is fully understood.
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He believes public transport alternatives should be put in place for every rural community.
Deputy Danny Healy-Rae says the mini budget must reduce the excise duty on all motor fuel by at least 50% until the energy crisis abates.
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