Cost of living: State to cut public transport fares and offer €200 energy rebate:
Opposition and advocacy groups deem Government measures insufficient amid ...
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Government Eases Transport and Energy CostsMeasures include a €200 energy rebate and a 20% public transport fare cut lasting through 2022.
Key FactsFeb 11, 2022 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- The Government announced a €200 energy rebate and a 20% reduction in public transport fares until the end of the year.
- Fuel allowance recipients will receive a one-time payment of €125, alongside changes to drug payment limits and family support thresholds.
- Opposition parties and advocacy groups criticized the package as insufficient and inadequately targeted at those most in need.
- Total additional spending exceeds €500 million, with the full cost-of-living support measures surpassing €1.5 billion recently.
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