Christopher O'Sullivan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I set up the Minister nicely to list the measures he has introduced. In fairness, there has been an incredible intervention. We have never seen anything like it in the State's history in terms of how we have tried to cushion the blow from the increase in the cost of living. The Minister mentioned the cost-of-living payment, the disability support grant, the doubling of the social welfare payments, the reduction of the student contribution and the doubling of the student grant for December. These are all extraordinary measures that will make a difference and help. However, as we get into the middle of winter, time goes by and inflation continues to increase, at what point will we review the existing measures and consider increases where needed?

A key element in reducing energy costs is the roll-out of solar. Can we expect a rapid roll-out of solar, particularly domestic solar?

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