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'Situation has deteriorated': Protecting businesses and jobs top priority, says McGrath
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar met 40 business representatives for a pre-budget meeting yesterday.
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Sep 13th 2022, 6:10 AM
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17,000 apply for emergency social welfare payments for food, fuel and clothing in July alone
The number of applications has been rising month-on-month in light of the cost-of-living crisis.
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Aug 6th 2022, 7:30 AM
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Cost of living: Price rises on electricity and gas to kick in from today
The contentious increase in Carbon Tax begins from today as part of the legislated gradual increase of the charge
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May 1st 2022, 7:00 AM
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Cost of living: Government rejects criticism of 'universal' and 'anti-motorist' measures
Social justice groups have described the measures as “a missed opportunity”.
The central plank of the government's package is a once-off €200 electricity credit.
Critics have argued that everyone will get the same credit regardless of their circumstances.
Minister Michael McGrath has said that 'speed' was the government's priority in devising the support.
Cost of living package: Public transport fares to be cut by 20% and electricity customers to get €200 credit
Ireland follows Europe's lead as package aimed at surging household costs to be unveiled today
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Feb 11th 2022, 10:26 AM
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Cost of living package: Public transport fares to be cut by 20% and electricity customers to get €200 credit
Ministers Paschal Donohoe and Michael McGrath confirmed the government’s plans this evening.
A temporary 20% reduction in public transport fares begins from April for the rest of 2022.
The once-off €200 credit applies to electricity bills in the March/April billing cycle.
Fuel Allowance recipients will also an extra lump sum of €125.
'Government doesn't get it': Opposition parties say cost of living package won't go far enough
Ireland follows Europe's lead as package aimed at surging household costs to be unveiled today
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