178. Deputy Peter Roche asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has assessed the cumulative impact of rising energy, childcare and housing costs on households that do not qualify for means-tested supports; whether targeted tax credit adjustments are under consideration in future budget preparations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73232/25]
Topics / Cost of Living Issues
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsCost of Living Issues
61 questions from 31 TDs, between 13 February 2025 and 28 July 2026.
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54 written, 7 oral
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| November 2025 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 4 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| February 2026 | 3 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| June 2026 | 4 |
| July 2026 | 5 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 0 |
| October 2026 | 0 |
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179. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the up-to-date statistics on inflation in Ireland, specifically with regard to essential goods and services; the steps being taken to address continuing rising living costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73065/25]
180. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether, in view of higher inflation than his predecessor predicted prior to the budget, he will bring in an emergency supplementary budget before Christmas to reinstate cost-of-living payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69658/25]
43. Deputy Peadar 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]
717. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide analysis from his Department on the progress towards achieving Minimum Essential Standard of Living over the past five budgets across all income groups, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63302/25]
137. Deputy Tony McCormack asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures her Department is taking to assist low- and middle-income households struggling with the rising cost of living, particularly in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61549/25]
260. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to increase all income thresholds annually in line with increases in the cost-of-living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56100/25]
365. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to address the additional cost of living experienced by people with disabilities. [53290/25]
660. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Finance the measures being put in place to address the cost of living crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41660/25]
558. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on how his Department is addressing the rising cost of living for people with disabilities; the plans to increase core disability supports in response to inflation and the well-documented extra costs associated with living with a disability; and if a review is being considered to ensure income adequacy and social inclusion for disabled pe…
64. 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 a statement on the matter. [5420/25]