Taoiseach Simon Harris says the Budget will include a cost-of-living package

Taoiseach Simon Harris says the Budget will include a cost-of-living package

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The video discusses last year's cost of living package, which was around 2 billion, including 900 million in energy credits. It also highlights the need for a new package this year due to immediate public needs and upcoming European spending rules. The government has yet to finalize the details.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the approximate total value of last year's cost of living package?

4 billion

3 billion

2 billion

1 billion

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major component of last year's cost of living package?

Healthcare subsidies

Energy credits

Education grants

Infrastructure development

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as part of the package's measures?

Tax reductions

Pension payments

Social welfare payments

Lump sum payments

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is there a need for a new cost of living package this year?

To improve international relations

To reduce inflation

To increase government revenue

To comply with new European rules

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason the new package needs to be implemented this year?

To support environmental initiatives

To provide immediate help to people

To boost the economy

To enhance technological advancements