Monday 15 August, 2022
From TheJournal.ie
Sinn Féin’s Social Protection, Claire Kerrane says people should be able to apply for the payment online, rather than by post or in person.
A third rate to target middle-income workers is one option outlined in the Tax Strategy Group papers.
The company said the increase was a result of ‘volatile and upward pricing trends in the wholesale energy markets’.
Cabinet could decide next week to bring the Budget forward to the end of September.
The Minister for Transport said the matter will be discussed at Cabinet next week.
Health experts from three universities have said that the cost of living crisis, will disproportionately affect the health of the most vulnerable people in Ireland.
Head of communications at AA Ireland Paddy Comyn told The Journal that prices are at a record high.
Reduced VAT, extra fuel allowance, and €20 million towards solar panels for households with medical equipment are among the new measures.
The chair of the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities said it is exploring every option.
The once-off payment is means-tested and is available to pensioners, widows, widowers, jobseekers, lone-parents and people with disabilities.
The minister said a range of advice for households is to be prepared by the SEAI.
The government is also providing advice to customers who hardship prepay meters.
A quick guide to the new electricity credit scheme.
