Dáil returns amid spiralling energy bills and tricky budget talks

The Government is expected to put forward policies to help people with the rising cost of living during this Dáil term, after refusing calls from the opposition to announce measures before the summer recess

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The Dáil is returning to work after a nine-week summer break, facing a series of challenges including a housing crisis, spiralling energy bills and how to balance the budget amid a cost-of-living emergency.

Business returns in full at Leinster House from 2pm on Wednesday, while the Seanad resumes at 2.30pm.