Govt looking at 'range of charges' over cost of living

[Sherman A1]

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government will look to see what it can do to alleviate pressure quickly on those who are hardest hit by inflation.

He said this is "not going to be a mini-budget" but it will look at a range of charges from health to transport to see what it can do.

Speaking on RTÉ's This Week, he said there will be no increase in the base rate of social welfare but there are other mechanisms they could consider such as fuel allowance.

Mr Martin said he hopes by the end of the week they can announce these proposals following further discussions this week. "Work is being done on this."

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2022/0206/1278142-living-costs-inflation/

[OnDoutside]

1. They want to get the help to those who need that bit extra, but

don't want to stoke inflation any further. It's a balancing act.