{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/1b7989bb-75d3-43d4-88ab-da99ebc38133/68000abe47809c35bd6a6c0c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Wednesday 16 April - Soaring House Prices, Climate Costs & Stalled Wage Hikes","description":"<p><strong>On this episode of #TonightVMTV </strong>– House prices have surged to nearly <strong>20% above their 2007 pre-crash peak</strong>, fuelling affordability fears.</p><p><br></p><p>Meanwhile, the Government’s <strong>climate plan</strong> is under fire for falling short of key targets — but <strong>who should pick up the \"tab\"? </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Plus, with plans to<strong> increase the minimum wage now paused</strong>, questions remain over whether <strong>low-paid workers will once again bear the brunt</strong> of global economic instability.</p><p><br></p><p>Joining <strong>Kieran Cuddihy</strong> on the panel:</p><ul><li>Billy Kelleher MEP, Fianna Fáil</li><li>Paul Murphy TD, People Before Profit - Solidarity</li><li>Daniel McConnell, Editor, Business Post</li></ul>","author_name":"Virgin Media Originals"}