An emergency mini budget has been ruled out, but the Government will know by the end of the month whether it needs to intervene with rising fuel and energy prices. In Boston, meanwhile, trade minister Helen McEntee said that the longer the conflict continues, the more it will impact consumers. Speaking in Philadelphia on Saturday, Taoiseach Micheál Martin hinted at excise cuts for fuel, as well as targeted supports for those struggling with rising energy prices. “Beyond that, though, we have to look and see what measures or supports may be needed if this continues for any longer,” she said. There have been more targeted supports.

Source: Irish Examiner March 15, 2026 19:58 UTC