Energy credit and welfare bonus possible in upcoming budget

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney said that a very high tax take in certain sectors,” he said allows the Government to make once-off payments to respond to what they hope will be a once-off dramatic increase in the cost of living. Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Another round of the €200 energy credit and an autumn welfare bonus are possible in the cost of living budget, Foreign Minister Simon Coveney has said.

Speaking on Sunday, Mr Coveney said the focus of tomorrow’s Cabinet meeting to agree the Summer Economic Statement will be to help low and middle income earners.