Budget 2025 eases the cost of the living pressures on families and invests strategically in our future.
That's according to local TD, Deputy Niamh Smyth, who says Budget 2025 deliver's targeted supports to people, families and businesses to alleviate pressures caused by the increased cost of living.
Deputy Smyth says we are implementing measures to protect the most vulnerable in society, give families and households a break, safeguard the economy and prepare for the future.
She said the government wanted to cushion people, families, pensioners and businesses from the impact of inflation over recent years. That is why we are giving every household €250 in energy credits this winter.
Budget 2025 sees a €12 rise in all weekly social protection payments and lowers the eligibility age for the Fuel Allowance from 70 to 66. Speaking to Northern Sound, Deputy Smyth also said that this was the biggest spend in any budget on housing adding the government was committed to helping people to get on the property ladder.
