Taoiseach Martin and Sinn Féin's McDonald clash over government support for families amid inflation.

In the Dáil, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald clashed over inflation pressures on families. McDonald accused the government of neglecting families in the upcoming budget, while Martin criticized Sinn Féin for being out of touch with the economic situation. Martin highlighted Ireland's low 1.8% inflation rate and government cost-of-living measures, while McDonald stressed the need for more support amid rising costs.