Government may boost Living Alone Allowance to ease energy costs

Ministers are considering boosting the Living Alone Allowance, given the increased cost of energy, junior minister Seán Canney confirmed.

Ministers are considering boosting the Living Alone Allowance, given the increased cost of energy, junior minister Seán Canney confirmed.

The Government is considering improvements to social welfare supports in the budget for people living alone to help address escalating energy bills.

The coalition is also under pressure from its independent ministers to bring in measures to help the self-employed.

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