Ministers will meet on Monday night to discuss a new package aimed at helping households with rising living costs. Three coalition leaders will meet with Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath and Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe at 5 pm to finalize measures to address rising fuel, food and energy costs. ..Several options are being considered after the government has stated that the planned carbon tax hike in May will be offset. One option is to eliminate the public service obligation tax on energy charges. “I’m urging them to take this opportunity to plan an urgent emergency budget to support workers and their families.

Source: The Irish Times April 11, 2022 13:07 UTC