462. Deputy William Aird asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his assessment of the scope for further cost-of-living measures in budget 2027; the way in which he proposes to balance targeted household supports with the need to maintain medium-term fiscal sustainability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39678/26]
Topics / Budget 2027
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsBudget 2027
178 questions from 69 TDs, between 21 May 2026 and 22 October 2026.
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167 written, 11 oral
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| July 2026 | 14 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 59 |
| October 2026 | 80 |
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472. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he is planning to undertake any emergency measures to help people deal with increases in the cost-of-living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27661/26]
104. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht if he intends to seek increased funding for rural development programmes in Budget 2027, in light of concerns expressed by rural communities and organisations regarding reductions in rural development funding in recent budgets. [38388/26]