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Local TD urges government to ease financial burden on motorists

Nov 14, 2025 17:45
By Shannonside News
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Local TD urges government to ease financial burden on motorists

Longford-Westmeath TD Sorcha Clarke has criticised the Government - specifically Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael - for policies she says are driving up the cost of motoring and worsening the cost-of-living crisis.

A local TD has called on the Government to ease the financial burden on motorists.

Sorcha Clarke says Government parties are driving up motoring costs and worsening the cost-of-living crisis.

The Sinn Féin TD highlighted rising fuel prices, increased carbon tax, higher motor insurance costs, and upcoming toll increases in the Dáil this week.

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She said the Government is penalising people in rural areas with no public transport alternatives:

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