I went out to the streets of County Clare to find out what the people thought about suggestions from Green Minister concerning tackling rising energy costs. Some measures included: taking shorter showers, cutting out one car journey a week & turning down the thermostat on the heating according to the Irish Times.

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Rising Energy Prices Vox Pop

The rising costs of living continues to soar. This includes the price of fuel. Living in rural areas with little to no public transport leaves people with no option but to drive a car. Has the cut in excise duty offered much relief to the people in county Clare?

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Rising Fuel Prices - Has the cut in excise duty offered relief?

Should we consider banning all tobacco products for under 21's?
Calls are being made for an increase in the age limit on purchasing tobacco and nicotine inhaled products to 21.
I went out and about to find out what people think of this proposal
Would banning flavoured vapes discourage the young adults to vape?

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Ban On Tobacco Under 21's?

Bread, milk and butter are only a few of the products which have risen in price. This has had a major impact on the weekly grocery bill of many. I went onto the streets of Clare to find out if people have noticed this change and if it had an impact on their budget.

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Rising Inflation - Grocery Prices

E-scooters are seen more and more on public roads. Often used by the younger generation. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has decided against introducing an age limit on e-scooters.

I wanted to find out what the general public think of this, and how are e-scooters viewed.

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