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Government measures to help households cope with the surge in energy prices benefit those on higher incomes almost twice as much as those on lower incomes, according to a new report from the ESRI.
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Who
Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), Irish Government
What
Government measures to help households cope with the surge in energy prices benefit those on higher incomes almost twice as much as those on lower incomes, according to a new report from the ESRI.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:01 GMT · 2h 23m ago
Where
Ireland ·
Why
The report analyzes the effect of two packages of measures introduced by the Government in March and April on household incomes as energy prices soared in response to global events.
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A new report reveals that Irish government energy support measures disproportionately benefit higher-income households due to untargeted excise cuts, raising concerns about cost-effectiveness and leaving lower-income households vulnerable to ongoing energy inflation.
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