{"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-da99ebc38133/69f265a9eaa0279b7c75ff30?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Wednesday 29 April: Fuel Support, Energy Bills & Short-Term Letting Delays","description":"<p>The Government announces fuel support payments for farmers, hauliers and construction contractors by the end of June — but questions remain over support for households facing rising energy bills.</p><p><br></p><p>With Sinn Féin calling for an emergency budget and almost 317,000 homes in arrears, pressure is mounting on the Government to act sooner on cost-of-living measures.</p><p><br></p><p>Meanwhile, oil prices continue to rise amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and short-term letting reforms have been delayed after reported disagreement at Cabinet level.</p><p><br></p><p>Guest presenter Fionnan Sheahan was joined by:</p><p>Micheál Carrigy TD, Fianna Fáil</p><p>Eoin O'Broin TD, Sinn Féin&nbsp;</p><p>Christina Finn, political correspondent, The Journal</p><p>John Gibbons, Environmental Journalist&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Virgin Media Originals"}