McGrath admits Government measures won't meet full needs of struggling families

Doubling of the proposed energy credit to €227 set to be a key measure in the cost-of-living package, along with targeted supports
McGrath admits Government measures won't meet full needs of struggling families

The Government has acknowledged it can't meet everyone's needs but some measures, such as a proposed energy credit, will make a difference.

The Government's package to address the spiralling cost of living won't meet the full needs of struggling families, the minister for public expenditure has admitted.

A doubling of the proposed energy credit to €227 is set to be a key measure in the cost-of-living package, due to be announced on Thursday, along with a number of targeted supports.

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