Cost of Living Issues
Dail Éireann — 2026-04-30
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Louise O'Reilly (SF), Dublin Fingal West

As the Government seems to be blissfully unaware, there is a cost-of-living crisis. We know this from the numbers of people in energy arrears. We also know this from the figures from Barnardos and other agencies. This is backed up by the survey on income and living conditions, SILC, data. My question is simple. In light of the announcement of a surplus last week, has the Minister given any consideration to a cost-of-living payment for those vulnerable households at risk of poverty?

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Sitting date: 2026-04-30