The Taoiseach was immediately challenged on his contention. Micheál Martin found himself on the back foot when he said that Sean Fleming’s sentiments on the cost of living were “not the views of Ministers” when, as it would appear, several had apparently shared similar views in recent months. The Taoiseach spoke about Minister Seán Fleming’s […]
4 years ago
His remarks did not go over well. Minister of State at the Department of Finance Seán Fleming has issued an apology for comments he made about the rising cost of living in Ireland, which have been described as “tone-deaf”. A much-discussed topic in current weeks, Fleming appeared on RTÉ’s Drivetime on Monday (7 February) where he began […]
4 years ago
“If people make an effort they can save a lot of money.” Seán Fleming, Junior Minister of State at the Department of Finance, has said that the public should cease complaining about the rising cost of living in Ireland, as well as the Government’s response to it. Furthermore, he has argued that Irish people should […]
4 years ago