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flag Irish leader criticizes government for budget surplus while households struggle with high heating costs.

flag Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald criticized the Irish government for a projected €9.2 billion budget surplus while households struggle with heating costs, calling it a disconnect between national wealth and family hardship. flag Speaking after the Spring Economic Forecast, she accused ministers of failing to address the energy crisis, demanding immediate action. flag Taoiseach Micheál Martin defended the government, stating surplus funds are reinvested in housing, infrastructure, and climate projects, and highlighted existing cost-of-living measures like fuel allowances and childcare support.

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