Sinéad Gibney (Dublin Rathdown, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

The word "progressive" was used, yet the measures such as electricity credits that we saw in the past few years were not targeted. If that is what the Government believes to be a progressive measure, then it needs to look at it again. We welcome better targeted measures. Those electricity credits, while important, should be better targeted to assist those families who most need them. I would also like clarity, before we finish, on the additional range of payments which might be impacted. It seemed clear from the statement that the cost-of-living supports and payments will not be continued. I would also like to ask about additional payments of child benefit, disability allowance, fuel allowance and tax credits for renters. Are they also on the slate for being cut?

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