The Tánaiste says anti-inflation strategy is needed.
The Tánaiste has said the case has never been stronger to implement tax cuts for middle income workers.
Leo Varadkar said a full anti-inflation strategy is needed as the Cabinet prepares to sign off on plans to curb cost of living increases.
This morning's package will see a cut to the VAT charged on electricity and gas down to nine per cent - though not on petrol, diesel and home heating oil which fall outside a special EU derogation on taxes.
A triple week payment of the fuel allowance will be paid, and the PSO levy on gas and electricity is expected to be scrapped.
Ministers have admitted the measures won't drastically reduce bills, and are mostly aimed at offsetting next months carbon tax increase.
Meanwhile Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said a longer term anti-inflation plan is needed.
He's said that should have six parts including pay rises, stronger consumer law, energy upgrades and addressing the housing shortage.
Varadkar also said there has never been a stronger time to argue for indexing tax bands in the next budget, and that budget 2023 should reduce the cost of childcare considerably.
€1.2m Approved For Zipline And High Ropes Adventure Centre At Donadea
Christmas Appeal To Adopt Dogs As Euthanasia Figures Rise
Speed Enforcement To Increase In Kildare With 21 New Camera Zones To Be Rolled Out In January
Over 400 Motorists Caught Speeding So Far Today, Including A Driver In Kilcock
Transport Minister In Discussions With Irish Rail About Extending Late-Night Trains Beyond Christmas
Tadhg And Mary Should Be Looking Forward To Christmas, Say Gardai As Fresh Appeal Launched
Bus Shelters Treated As Luxury Rather Than Standard, With 500 Kildare Bus Stops In Need Of Upgrades
Recruitment Announcements Don’t Add Up As Garda Numbers Stagnant In Kildare South, Says Local TD
