Confidence in Government: Motion
Dail Éireann — 2026-04-14
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Mary Lou McDonald (SF), Dublin Central

That cut would be gone with the next price spike. There is no removal of the excise or carbon tax still on home heating oil. There is no real relief for households. The Government completely ignores carers and people with disabilities for whom fuel is essential, not a discretionary spend.
Today, as Government Members back-slap, congratulate and flatter one another, just know that beyond their bubble, people see a Government that is out of touch, refusing to listen or act in their interests, and unable to understand their lives. They have had enough.

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Sitting date: 2026-04-14