The Government is looking at a “hardship fund” and a package of measures to help households that are struggling with the cost of living.
Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has confirmed that each Government Department is now examining how they could give additional financial support to people across the country who have witnessed a rise in food, fuel, energy, rents and almost all household bills.
The Irish Mirror understands that officials in Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys’ Department are looking at a “hardship fund” which would help low income families.
