Minister Heather Humphreys has indicated that new cost-of-living measures could include both targeted and universal payments.
SOCIAL PROTECTION MINISTER Heather Humphreys has indicated that new cost-of-living measures could include both targeted and universal payments as talks intensify next week.
The moratorium on a ban on energy disconnections will also lapse at the end of this month. A temporary eviction ban which has been in place since November is due to expire at the end of March.Taoiseach Leo Varadkar had already flagged that an announcement would be forthcoming as early as next week, with the topic set to dominate the leaders’ meeting next Monday evening. A follow on sub Cabinet committee meeting is due to take place later in the week.
However, she said there are a lot of people out there that aren’t on social welfare benefits that also need help. Read Next Related Reads Varadkar says he'll reveal plans for eviction ban and cost-of-living supports in mid-February Haircut costs ‘will increase’ if special hospitality VAT rate given the chop Taoiseach: 'No cliff edge to cost-of-living supports at the end of February'
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