Seán Kyne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Flynn will have a chance to contribute to the debate. It is important that people who work hard, pay their taxes and do not benefit from the benefits other receive are looked after as well. We will continue to adjust the tax threshold to ensure that people will pay the higher rate of tax at a higher rate of income. If we do not do that, everyone will end up paying a higher rate of tax.The Government has done a lot and I know the Minister is doing a lot within her Department. We need to continue the focus on ensuring that all sectors of society benefit because they need help. They need assistance. As I stated, inflation is largely outside our control due to the war in Ukraine and the impact it is having. The Government has responded. It needs to continue to respond to look after all sectors of society. As I stated, the budget package in 2022 was important. There is a need to continue that and to continuously monitor the impact of the cost of living on society.