Taoiseach Simon Harris has announced that the upcoming Budget 2025 will include a new cost-of-living package, while acknowledging that people are grappling with financial strain despite falling inflation. Speaking at Government Buildings, Irish PM Harris said: “In relation to the Budget, yes, there will be a cost-of-living package this calendar year. I think it’s very … Read more
In his keynote speech at the National Economic Dialogue on Monday, Taoiseach Simon Harris announced plans for further income tax cuts and a comprehensive cost-of-living package as part of Budget 2025. Harris emphasized the need for additional funding to support Ireland’s expanding population and protect the most vulnerable through proper indexing of income tax bands … Read more
Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has outlined the payment details of the €200 Cost of Living Support, which will be paid to some 1.3 million people this week. Payments totalling €260 million will be made to groups such as pensioners, carers, people with disabilities, lone parents and working families. Recipients will receive €200 in … Read more
The final cost-of-living package is expected to be approved by the whole Cabinet today after senior coalition officials met on Monday evening to finalise the proposals. According to reports, the cost-of-living package would cost a total of €400 million and will comprise a lump sum payment of €200 to pensioners, carers, and people with disabilities; … Read more