Cost-of-living supports will be 'considerably less' than Budget

A child welfare payment is still on the cards and the Government is keen to target those who are struggling with rising costs

Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys said her priority is to protect older people, people with disabilities, carers, as well as working families with children. File picture: Damien Storan/PA

Government leaders will meet this evening to sign off on a package of cost-of-living supports which will be “considerably less” than those provided in the Budget.

A bonus child welfare payment is still on the cards, however, the Government is eager to provide targeted supports to those who are struggling with rising costs.