high rates we saw before that, but they are high. The whole premise upon which the Government justified not continuing with the cost-of-living payments was that inflation had returned to normal rates. There was a logic set out that has been confounded by reality
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debate. There are also people asking why, in the week before Christmas, at a time of severe and unrelenting pressure from the cost-of-living crisis and a housing crisis out of control, we are dealing with such a divisive issue in this way. Putting that aside
withdraw blister pack supports from vulnerable people at the most expensive time of year for households and in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis; and
— the failure of Government and the Minister for Health to ensure coverage of MDS in the new Community Pharmacy Agreement
they have the ability to avail of these blister packs. People have gone into a chemist and learned about this during a cost-of-living crisis. Many of the people who were retrieving these medications from the chemist are themselves on carer's allowance or something like that
middle of a cost-of-living crisis, the very least - and I mean the rock-bottom, bare minimum - that anyone could expect from a government of any decency is that it would not make things worse. A total of 21% of households that have one or more members
medicine management, but that is what will happen if the Minister does not see sense. We are in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis. It is unforgivable to target the most vulnerable in our society. We are talking about tens of thousands of people, including people
table, if that is what it takes. Under no circumstances can we stand over a situation where in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis additional costs are being heaped on vulnerable people and putting them at medical risk. It is totally unacceptable
gentleman on to me last week who is on a waiting list for meals on wheels. The Government is on about a cost-of-living crisis, and it brings in this extortionate disgusting charge on blister packs for people. It was brought in originally
This is money that they simply do not have. At the most expensive time of the year in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis, patients now find themselves having to pay for a safety-critical service regardless of income. There is no justification for that
office and with those of other Deputies and they are genuinely concerned about this. People are struggling with bills and with the cost of living and they are really worried they are going to have to pay huge costs out of pocket. Whether
support the motion. I highlight the issue of the cost-of-living crisis that is affecting a great many people across this country. In my own constituency, in areas of severe disadvantage like Ballymun and Finglas, people are literally living hand to mouth. Last week, we heard people … costs. It is an illogical move because it actually worsens health outcomes. I know the Minister knows this. She knows that the costs of living people face may mean they cannot cover health costs or the cost of heating their homes and that this worsens their health outcomes
Wait until the bills start coming in January. We have not even hit Christmas yet. This comes on top of the high cost of living. The increases are happening right across the board and it will disproportionately hit the poor the hardest. What must also be factored into
Anything short of that will show again that the Government is out of touch with the public. The whole question of the cost of living arises with this issue. The very people it is proposed to charge for the blister packs, namely, the elderly, the vulnerable, the sick
extra €10 so it differed between pharmacies. The fact that people were getting these increases during one of the worst cost-of-living crises is cruel. It was being delivered to people in the depths of winter but that is only one part of the issue. For people
withdraw blister pack supports from vulnerable people at the most expensive time of year for households and in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis reflects again how out of touch it is when it comes to real-life issues. The decision at the weekend
have already had a number of calls to my constituency office from very distressed constituents, who are already struggling in this cost-of-living crisis. Many are on long-term medication and the thought of having to pay anything up to an extra €50 for their medication
school year; the measures she is taking to support schools financially through the winter in the absence of a cost-of-living package this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71049/25
date in 2025-26 and the measures he is taking to support schools financially through this winter in the absence of a cost-of-living package
said that taking this away will destroy her independence. These are not isolated stories.
This is occurring in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis. Today, the CSO announced a rise in annual inflation that is almost twice the rate projected by Government. When people are told
Minister talks about spelling it out. I will spell it out for him again. People are struggling with a cost-of-living crisis and the Government does not get that. People with disabilities or care needs are particularly struggling and the Government does not get that
shout people down. If they will just listen, Deputy Carthy said a while ago that we have nothing with regard to cost-of-living measures
Time and again Sinn Féin brings up the Government's issues with regard to cost of living. I will put it on the record of the House again because the Deputy has already said something that is clearly not true. We are introducing the largest ever child support
with increased rate costs, pension auto-enrolment costs, and increased wage costs. Employees and people on social welfare are struggling with the cost of living, including energy and electricity costs. Everyone is struggling with the costs of the road and the price of petrol and diesel
accommodation allowance for this is only €70 per week. Does the Minister accept that more supports are needed in the current cost-of-living crisis? If we consider the cost of rent in the country, the current system is forcing people into paying double for their accommodation
acknowledge that there have been some incentives, supports and improvements, the SUSI grant has unfortunately not been adjusted in line with the cost of living or the costs of student accommodation. We have seen over the past five years how rents in urban centres and many regional towns
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