Why Is The Government Cutting One-Off Cost of Living Supports?

Why Is The Government Cutting One-Off Cost of Living Supports? | #TonightVMTV

The government has ruled out one-off cost of living payments in Budget 2025, opting for a more targeted approach to tackling inflation and focusing on infrastructure instead.
Malcolm Byrne explains, “In terms of the measures that are taken in the Budget we want to take a very targeted approach,” but Sinéad Gibney accuses the government of “squandering budget surpluses” on giveaways rather than helping families now. Fionnán Sheahan highlights rising household costs: “€1.79 for a 1L of Avonmore milk — that’s more expensive than petrol.”
As cost of living pressures persist, the debate intensifies on how best to support Irish households.
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