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Govt agrees 200 energy rebate, 20% transport fare cut
The Government has agreed new measures worth €290 million to combat the rise in the cost of living. This is in addition to the €215 million energy rebate.
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath made the announcement at a press conference this evening.
The new package contains an increase in the energy rebate to €200 including VAT - this will be paid in April.
Minister McGrath said any unused part of the energy credit will be carried forward. Every household is guaranteed €200.
https://www.rte.ie/news/2022/0210/1278906-cost-of-living-measures/