'Significant intervention is needed': Coalition leaders to meet to discuss rising energy costs

Image: Alamy Stock Photo Image: Alamy Stock Photo COALITION LEADERS WILL meet tomorrow to discuss options for the budget on energy security and energy consumption in Ireland for the winter months.

It is understood Government is very aware of the threat rising costs are having on businesses around the country and ministers do not want businesses to close down. “The energy crisis won’t last forever. And there is an absolute onus on us as a Government to do everything we can to make sure we get people through that period of time,” he added.

A 25% increase in student grants and a considerable reduction in third-level fees are among the measures being considered. The paper published by his department today outlines options of adjusting income thresholds to qualify for the standard rate of student grant, stating that increasing the threshold by €250 would cost the State €0.9 million while on the upper limit a increase of €1,000 in the threshold would cost €3.7 million and would see 4,700 extra students qualify for supports.

Source: Energy Industry News (energyindustrynews.net)

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