Dáil recall over fuel interventions under review - Burke
An early recall of the Dáil is "under review" by the Government leaders, a Cabinet minister has said, as measures designed to keep fuel costs down are due to be withdrawn.
The Government leaders are reviewing the decision to recall the Dáil, as fuel interventions set to expire are coming to an end, according to Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke. The excise cuts of 32c per litre on diesel and 27c on petrol were introduced in April following widespread protests that disrupted fuel distribution throughout the nation.
Burke admitted that the timing for the cuts' expiration was based on a more optimistic outlook regarding the Middle East conflict, but the current situation has deteriorated significantly. He emphasized that the focus of the government is on reducing grocery and food prices through measures aimed at lowering costs for products reaching the shelves.
Burke also highlighted that the government is working on an €8 billion budget package, with €1.5 billion allocated towards income tax measures, which are expected to contribute to the sustainability of the measures.
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