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that. However, I will make two points regarding that. First, there are some sectors where it simply makes sense when there is a fuel crisis to prioritise an intervention. We are not all the same in terms of our fuel consumption. A haulier or a farm contractor

recognise that so many people were suffering so much as a consequence of the fuel crisis that many of them took to the streets and expressed huge frustration about a situation that was outside their control and about which they felt the Government could do much more … people use home heating as their source of fuel. Older people, people with disabilities and others found it difficult, having come through a long, hard winter when they were already hit with the cost-of-living crisis, that the cost of a fill of oil went through

income motorists; and — annual increases in Carbon taxes raise the price of motor fuels, with the Minister for Finance holding overall responsibility for tax policy; regrets that: — despite a raging cost of living crisis, motorists are faced with price hikes at every turn, particularly those living in rural … cancel these planned increases and lessen the burden on workers, families, and businesses in the midst of the cost-of-living and fuel crisis; and calls on the Government to: — reverse the carbon tax increase of May 2025 on home heating oil and gas, reverse the carbon

crisis. What additional new measures will the Government put in place to support all businesses facing increased operating costs arising from the ongoing fuel crisis caused by the US-Israeli war in Iran

There is a €600 million deficit already forecast for the Department of education. The Government managed to spend nearly a billion euro on fuel supports without any new measures that will tackle energy poverty or address the near €200 million of arrears on household gas and electricity bills … union movement in seeking pay rises for hard-pressed workers and working families. We all know who caused outbreak of this most recent fuel crisis, yet this Government has failed to condemn the illegal war launched by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. We know that our economy

applied to all claims over the period from quarter 1 of 2021 to quarter 4 of 2025. In response to the current fuel crisis, I recently increased the repayment cap from 7.5 cent per litre to 12 cent per litre. This enhanced repayment rate applies to claims

Despite the fact that we are in the middle of a crippling fuel crisis where energy prices remain the highest in the EU, this Government continues to enforce a ban on the commercial sale of turf - our own natural, affordable fuel. As I said recently

extended to people on disability-related payments and that the season would be lengthened to 32 weeks. In the context of this fuel crisis, that is a reasonable ask at this stage, as are measures that can also support middle-income earners, especially pensioners who are just over

here that the Opposition only has criticism and we do not have any solutions but the key immediate answer to the fuel crisis is something we have been calling for well over two years now. We have had legislation for it for well over two years, which

Since the start of this fuel crisis, and even long before that, the Government has been totally out of touch with the reality that households are facing with rising costs. It has failed to support them. Last week, we saw farmers, contractors and hauliers - ordinary men and women … assemble to peacefully demonstrate their desperation with the rising cost of fuel. They were people who did not want to be out protesting. Many had never protested before, but they felt they had no choice. What was the reaction from Government? It decided to enflame tensions, it refused

business. That is who benefits from the expansion of data centres, extending the nitrates derogation and locking us in to fossil fuel dependence on LNG. Recently, a booklet called Sitka Spruce the Amazing Timber Tree was distributed to Irish schools. It included an endorsement from the then Minister … amendments also call for making public transport free and the expansion of bus and rail services. It makes no sense that during a fuel crisis, the Government is cutting taxes on petrol and diesel, which we welcome, but doing nothing to incentivise people to use public transport. Fares

absorb it. The Bill should be accompanied by a comprehensive package of measures that, in fairness, are already directly relevant to the latest fuel crisis. We are dealing with an emergency situation right now. We had a debate on the motion of confidence where the Government was, rightly … responding quickly enough and not doing enough. In the medium term, we need proper strategies in place to help people reduce their fuel bills and move on to alternatives. We need expanded retrofitting and heating system supports, targeted in particular at those at risk of fuel poverty

described Ireland as a cautionary tale on the environmental impact of data centres; — the Government is implementing policies that will increase fossil fuel use, by facilitating further new data centres through the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) Large Energy User (LEU) connection policy, the introduction of private … most catastrophic outcomes - urgency in bringing down our emissions, in our energy transition and in addressing the costs of this perpetual fossil fuel crisis. However, this Government is failing to acknowledge that there is any urgency. It still has not yet published a climate action plan for this

variables. The extension of the diesel rebate scheme to the end of September is appropriate in light of the severe impacts of the fuel crisis caused by the conflict in the Middle East. However, we cannot ignore that the prices of diesel and petrol have fallen substantially … peak of $120 in late April to approximately $80 today. It is also worth noting that the diesel rebate scheme is a fossil fuel subsidy, the phasing out of which has been called for by the OECD and the European Commission, among others. In the long run, fossil

House that I and the public have lost all confidence in it. The Government still has not taken the necessary steps to make fuel affordable at the pumps, and it did nothing on home heating oil. This is despite the fact that heating oil has hit the highest … them. Where are the details of the direct payments? Households are struggling. They have to deal every day with a cost-of-living crisis. Fuel, food, rent and heating have all spiralled out of control. There has been an increase in school bus prices, which are up from

teochta tí inniu agus táthar ag meas go n-ardóidh sé €120 breise amárach. We are now in the third week of the fuel crisis and the Government has still not taken a single concrete step to bring down prices. Let us be clear, the Government … nothing. It could have acted at any point but it chose not to. Instead, it waited and dithered and people paid the price. Fuel prices are not standing still. They are skyrocketing. Today alone, the price of diesel has increased by 8 cent per litre

recently agreed at Cabinet to provide €750 million of additional money to support people suffering as a result of the fuel crisis across a number of sectors. Most importantly, this is done in a way that supports everyone who uses motorised transport through reductions at the pumps. There … incurring increased travel costs, be it through their car or travelling on a bus, train or other vehicle, which all have heavy fuel costs, the idea behind the excise duty cut is that every household, family and student in a car or bus will avail of some sort

public transport is so bad and inadequate. It depends on where they are going, obviously. The least the Government should do during the fuel crisis - it should have done it a long time ago but it should do it now - is abolish fares for public transport … apprentice and making far less than the minimum wage. The situation of young workers and apprentices sums up the cost-of-living crisis for many people in this country. Wages are far too low and the cost of living is far too high. What is the Government doing

increase on solid fuel carbon tax, also until 14 October. As we stated at the outset of our response to this fuel crisis, our initial package of measures in March was temporary and targeted. At the time, we also stated that it was a first step and that … auto diesel, and 3 cent per litre for MGO. In addition, the NORA levy was reduced by 2 cent per litre for liquid fuels such as auto diesel, petrol, MGO and kerosene. Further to this diesel rebate scheme, the maximum repayment for road haulage and bus passenger operators

five years. We may disagree in terms of how we address certain issues but this Government is acutely aware of the current fuel crisis faced by all sectors of our society. That is why we have responded with the second sizable package in the space of a number … been able to do over the last weeks. I note that Sinn Féin's motion is quick to state that the prices of fuels are high, but it fails to state the reason the prices of fuels are high. I wish to state unequivocally that the spikes

alternative budget, we propose an installation aid establishment payment of €10,000 per farmer. Irish farmers are feeling the effects of the fuel crisis, with the price of green diesel skyrocketing. The Minister should do what we called for in our alternative budget, which was to reduce … intervene now, we will lose a massive part of our heritage. As the Minister knows, inshore fishermen are already struggling with fuel and baits. Their cost to go out to sea has increased massively while, at the same time, they are not getting a fair price for their

unjustifiable. Where is the urgency? Why is this Government so patient with those who let homes rot in the middle of a housing crisis? Fuel prices have hit people very hard this year. What was desperately needed was a targeted energy credit of €400 for households with … that will help us meet our climate targets, avoid massive fines and protect households from this energy shock and this cost-of-living crisis but also from the next energy shock. The Bill raises the tax-free limit on selling solar power back to the grid from

This is the most serious fuel crisis since the 1970s. I contacted the Minister's office last week and spoke to his good secretary about this, and she passed my concerns on to the Minister. The level of preparedness has been shown to be awfully poor. The response … Massey Ferguson 35 with a front loader would have moved the bundle of pallets on the bridge. The comments of the Minister put fuel on the fire. The Government needs to be more careful in future and listen to people

withdrawn from vulnerable patients yet there was no mention from either Minister of what is happening. We are in the middle of climate crisis and a summer of intense heat and now rainfall, yet our active travel budget is being cut, as my colleague Deputy Ahern has just … ever it was needed, that high energy prices are here to stay. Ireland is suffering a bigger hit now than in the fuel crisis of the 1970s. This is the tenth budget since Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael hooked up. In that time we have seen €27 billion

matches. My mammy could not take me to two matches because of fuel." She said I stood with them during the fuel crisis. That is what a nine-year-old from Kerry was saying. Can the Minister of State imagine that? It is not a laughing matter when … people can afford, but what does this Government do? Since that is all they can afford, it taxes them out of existence on fuel. That is what the Government is doing. It is taxing people who cannot afford to buy something electric out of existence. How will they

Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance to urgently address an issue for persons in relation to the fuel crisis (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22980/26

asked the Minister for Social Protection if he has considered including home carers in the higher rate of fuel allowance during this fuel price crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24128/26

number of households currently experiencing fuel and energy poverty; and the steps he will take to help those most vulnerable to the fuel and energy crisis. [31308/26

Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Social Protection his Department’s plans to support those most vulnerable to the energy crisis beyond the fuel allowance extension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31241/26

Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the immediate measures he will take to tackle the fuel and home heating oil crisis and alleviate the huge pressure on households, farmers and contractors who are struggling to meet the costs, people traveling to work are greatly

Department has assessed the extent to which increased profits among major oil and petroleum companies during the current energy crisis are contributing to higher consumer energy and fuel costs; if consideration is being given to additional windfall taxation measures to support households facing significant cost-of-living pressures

reconsider an additional emergency winter payment for disabled people due to the current war on Iran and subsequent oil crisis which is causing very significant increases in fuel prices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23242/26

Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will suspend carbon tax on fuel for the duration of the current diesel price crisis, given the disproportionate impact on rural and diesel dependent sectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25824/26

Tóibín asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he has considered altering tax rates on energy, electricity and fuel in light of the cost-of-living crisis being experienced by people in the State. [63789/25

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will support a loan moratorium for the duration of the energy crisis, particularly for sectors hardest hit by the increased cost of fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26928/26

considers it fair that parents are being penalised through reductions or exclusions from the fuel allowance and other social welfare supports as a result of the ongoing housing crisis, where many adult children are unable to secure independent accommodation and are continuing to live in the family home

part of its energy response toolbox suspends minimum excise duty levels on fuel to ensure member states have maximum flexibility in determining their own response to the energy crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26931/26

Protection if he has any plans to review the one-payment per household rule for fuel allowance, whereby children on low incomes are forced to live at home due to the housing crisis and are refused support based on parental incomes, despite qualifying for the scheme

Social Protection if he will review the one-payment-per-household rule for the fuel allowance scheme whereby adult children on low incomes are living in the family home due to the housing crisis and are refused support based on parental income alone, despite individually qualifying

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade her views on the impending humanitarian crisis in Cuba and the efforts that they are being undertaken at EU and UN level to avoid a deepening of the food, fuel and medicine shortages facing the island; and if she will make

doing-business crisis, if she will reverse the reintroduction of leaving certificate and junior certificate fees, and increases in school transport fees; and if she will engage with school transport operators to ensure that they are adequately supported with the increased cost of fuel. [29045/26