Fuel supports extended by two months as Dáil vote splits Healy-Rae brothers
The Irish government has secured a two-month extension for fuel price supports to help households manage rising energy costs. The measure passed with a 104-49 vote, despite opposition from several parties and a rare split between the Healy-Rae brothers.
Why it matters
The decision highlights the ongoing economic pressure of energy inflation and the political friction within the Dáil regarding fiscal policy.
The Government has extended fuel supports for another two months after the Dáil voted to approve the measure despite opposition from Sinn Féin and a split between the Healy-Rae brothers.
The House voted by 104 to 49 to accept the two-month extension of supports.
A reduction of 30c per litre for diesel and 25c for petrol, first introduced last April after major blockades over fuel costs , will remain in place until October 31st, Tánaiste Simon Harris said.
“We are also extending the temporary reduction applying to marked gas, oil, or green diesel from November onwards,” at 7c per litre.
It meant the Government was now providing more than €1.3 billion in support to assist households and businesses with increased energy costs because of the conflict in the Middle East, Harris said.
The Healy-Rae brothers divided in their vote with Michael supporting the Government and Danny opposing.
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