Fuel allowance increase will not ease fuel poverty situation
Half-price public transport for young people, free contraception and a hike in the weekly fuel allowance are among the measures to be announced in today’s budget. The 4.7 billion euro package will see 1.5 billion in additional spending, largely aimed at addressing the rising cost of living. Pensions…
Significant funding needed in Budget 2022 for the north west
The Northern and Western Regional Assembly is calling for a significant stimulus package in Budget 2022 to revitalise the economy in the region. In its pre-budget submission, the NWRA has highlighted the economic challenges facing the North-West of Ireland and how the region’s economy is being left behind. The report…