The Mayor of Donegal has blasted the government for what he says his the latest attack on the elderly.
Pensioners will feel particularly hard done-by as thousands of them who have medical cards face paying higher Universial Social Charge.
The hike from 4 per cent to 7 will reportedly affect up to 360,000 people.
Mayor Ian McGarvey, has compared the hikes to the recent spate of break-ins:
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