Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2026-04-29
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Micheál Martin (FF), Cork South-Central

We extended the free fuel allowance for a month. Obviously, the Government, as a collective, will address this. Every party in government will have to work collectively to prioritise things for the budget in terms of having a targeted approach and how, in general, we alleviate the impact of the undoubted pressure that those in society who are most vulnerable are feeling as a result of the war. We increased the State pension last year by about €10, which was a high increase relative to the rate of inflation. We have been doing that successfully over the years. We have also put in place other supports for pensioners. This is an issue we will certainly be focusing on in the context of the budget.
In passing, I wish to extend a particular welcome to the students from Fermoy. You come from a very good county. Take care.

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Sitting date: 2026-04-29