Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2023-02-16
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Micheál Martin (FF), Cork South-Central

We are examining a whole range of issues.
Obviously, the key focus will be on those measures that are due to expire and ensuring there is not a cliff edge. The measures we introduced in the budget proper are not once-off; they are embedded into the payment structure. The core rate increased by €12 which was the highest for many years. The once-off measures which came through in the last three months of 2022 and the energy credits continue up to March. We will continue to look at ways we can protect in particular the families the Deputy identified. That will be a matter for examination.

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Sitting date: 2023-02-16