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€2 Billion Cost Of Living Package To Be Finalised By Government

Emily Keegan
Emily Keegan

08:15 30 Sep 2024


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A 2 billion euro cost of living package is being finalised by the Government ahead of the Budget announcement tomorrow.

Two double payments of child benefit, possibly before the end of the year, are on the cards.

Increases in welfare rates including the State Pension are also expected.

Fees for the Leaving and Junior Certificates are also due to be cancelled for another year, while an energy credit of 250 euro is set to be announced.

Senior Economist at the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council Niall Conroy has raised concerns over the tax cuts and spending increases that are set to be announced.

"When the economy is performing really well, as it is at the moment with really high employment and really low unemployment, this isn't the time when the economy really needs support from the government".

Budget 2025 will be announced by the government tomorrow.

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