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Minister confirms rural households to be supported in government fuel measures

Mar 23, 2026 18:04
By Shannonside News
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Minister confirms rural households to be supported in government fuel measures
Minister Dara Calleary

A final decision on what to include in a package of measures will be decided this evening before being brought to Cabinet tomorrow morning.

The Social Protection Minister has confirmed support for rural households will be included in a number of measures being announced tomorrow.
A final decision on what to include in a package of measures will be decided this evening before being brought to Cabinet tomorrow morning.

Cuts to excise duty, an extension of the fuel allowance scheme and a tax rebate scheme for hauliers are under consideration.
Speaking in Carrick-on-Shannon today, Minister Dara Calleary outlined what can be expected from tomorrow's package:

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