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deeply concerned and dismayed by reports in the media that the Government is planning to completely axe cost-of-living supports without any indication being offered about this being tied to evidence of a reduction in the cost of living. I am seeking clarity on the matter. Will … cessation of cost-of-living supports and payments in the next budget, as reported, be benchmarked against a reduction in the cost of living

answer. While he detailed many different economic terms, I am not hearing about the real day-to-day experience of people whose cost-of-living challenges are forcing them to choose between heat and food, to make very difficult decisions and to live with the stress of these … enforced in budget 2026 in order that these measures will not just be measured against an economic outlook but also against the cost of living that households experience day to day? The Minister talked about electricity credits. In the wake of Storm Éowyn, it seems clear that

Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if reported plans (details supplied) to cease cost-of-living supports and payments in budget 2026 will be benchmarked against a reduction in the cost of living; and if he will make

1980s. Aware of the challenges that inflation posed for households and businesses, Government provided a series of temporary and permanent cost-of-living packages. The purpose of the supports was to ameliorate the exceptionally high energy bills that were a result of market volatility through one-off energy … growth rate down to 1% and 1.4%, respectively, in December 2024. The Government has not announced or committed to any further temporary cost-of-living packages. While the Exchequer finds itself in a favourable position, recent global developments will bring with them a level of uncertainty that will

lucky enough to find something to rent. That not has been addressed in this document. The Government has not addressed the cost of living either. We all accept that everything, from fuel to food, is getting more expensive but this Government is doing nothing. It will … programme for Government that it will increase by €12. The Taoiseach then came out yesterday and said he would cut the cost-of-living supports. The Government is doing exactly what it has done before - robbing Peter and paying Paul - but it has not mentioned the northern ring

need to do. That is why this is so urgent, never mind the fact that we are in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis. All of these farmers in Mayo who are in ACRES will also have had sheds damaged, fodder damage and lines down … CCTV calving cameras systems sorted and so on. There is major hardship for farmers at this time of year between the cost of living, not having enough payments and not knowing when they are going to get paid. This has to be sorted out. Is the Minister putting

Department of Education, but other Departments. One of the biggest issues for teachers is housing, followed by the cost of childcare and cost of living. I know that goes outside of the Minister's Department, but the lack of affordable accommodation and childcare are real concerns for many

since budget 2021; and a suite of once-off lump sum and double payments to assist disabled people with the cost of living. In recent years, my Department has also reformed grants for reasonable accommodations and introduced an early engagement model for young and newly disabled people interested

child benefit, which is separate from the baby grant, has been really welcome in recent years. However, monthly costs are increasing. The cost-of-living crisis is still there and people are still struggling every month. Again in the context of budget 2026, could we look

increases they should have got over the last ten years to address the cost of living

third level education because they cannot afford to study and need to work to contribute to the family income because the cost of living is so high in this country. In my own constituency of Dublin South-Central, particularly in Dublin 8, there has been a swell

getting in 2008 when the austerity cuts were imposed on them. They have never had their pay restored. They have never got cost-of-living increases and they still have not got their 8%. What sort of respect is the Taoiseach's Government showing for 27,000 section

jointly assessed couple. This increase applies for 2025 and also retrospectively for 2024 in recognition of the cost-of-living pressures facing many renters. The statistics relating to the rent tax credit for 2024-25 are only available for PAYE taxpayers. They are, therefore, made on a taxpayer

clarity, before we finish, on the additional range of payments which might be impacted. It seemed clear from the statement that the cost-of-living supports and payments will not be continued. I would also like to ask about additional payments of child benefit, disability allowance, fuel allowance

though their pension fund now has a surplus of €500 million. Retired postal workers are being left out of pocket during the cost-of-living crisis. This makes a mockery of the promises that were made to them in the context of the dedication they have given

lacks ambition and is deliberately vague with no costings or timelines. It means the continuation of the housing and homelessness crisis, the cost-of-living crisis, hospital overcrowding, long health waiting lists, a broken disability service and the continuation of the health recruitment embargo, the so-called

have fallen by the wayside. It it is going to lead to another five years of crisis in housing, health and the cost of living. Some people trusted the Government on housing in the run-up to the election but they have realised it was not quite being

stark contrast to Sallins and Naas, where a yearly ticket costs €828, more than €1,000 cheaper. We are still in a cost-of-living crisis. Lowering fares would put money back in the pockets of commuters. Government inaction on this issue has been so prominent that groups

those people on whom we rely so much are withdrawing their labour. They cannot afford to live in the cities or the cost of living when it comes to childcare provision. None of these issues seem to be addressed in the programme for Government. There are some great

dedication in carrying out this exhausting work, day and night, over the past 19 days. People who were already struggling with the cost of living and the cost of doing business are suffering financial losses that they just cannot sustain. I am not sure the Minister understands

cannot do so. They do not have any money to put into investment in their homes. We can see this in the cost-of-living crisis. Where is the expediting of the roll-out of solar panels on everybody's home? Where will the State ensure that everybody

chose stable, responsible Government with progress across the key areas that matter: public services, infrastructure delivery, helping workers and families with the cost of living and supporting businesses. From my own perspective, I travelled across the country engaging with people from all walks of life who outlined their

given all of these well-rehearsed crises and all of the debates we have had in the House on health, housing, the cost of living and many of these issues, that the Government would come forward with real plans with ambition and detail in its programme for Government

metering for each apartment block, making shared rooftop incredibly difficult. This is not only an energy issue; this is a housing and cost-of-living issue. We need a modern decentralised grid, similar to Denmark, and we need regulatory reform that embraces this innovation. Every day we delay

Deputy Sinéad Gibney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if reported plans (details supplied) to cease cost-of-living supports and payments in budget 2026 will be benchmarked against a reduction in the cost of living; and if he will make

approved or are pending for former An Post employees; if he is satisfied that these increases are appropriate in view of the cost-of-living crisis and recent rates of inflation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8707/25

qualified through the direct route; if she is considering expanding the eligibility criteria to include all newly qualified teachers, given the high cost of living and specific challenges faced by teachers, such as those with medical conditions that limit their ability to drive; and if she will make

have a free reign to charge whatever they want when they want; her views on whether this is fair during a cost-of-living crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6911/25

discretionary increase from its current income levels considering the high rents charged by landlords in Tipperary and other counties and the current cost-of-living. [5674/25

plans to introduce over the course of this Government; and if he will review the proposed increases in light of the cost-of-living crisis faced by many families, businesses and farmers and further to the fallout of storm Éowyn. [4904/25

pensioners; when these were last changed; if there are any plans to adjust them in light of the increase in the cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5456/25

Gibney asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if reported plans (details supplied) to not have a cost-of-living package in Budget 2026 will affect existing supports such as the one-off social welfare bonuses in Budget 2025 and the domestic energy

pensioners have seen their council rents increase, by the same amount as their pensions were increased in Budget 2025 as a cost-of-living measure, as it is unacceptable that this money is being swallowed by council rents instead of being made available to pensioners to assist with