Income tax breaks in budget would be impossible if cuts on petrol and diesel continue into next year

"An extension of excise cuts on petrol and diesel into next year would make reductions to income tax for workers almost impossible, government figures have said."

"The backlash from workers to the €505m fuel package has begun, with trade unions accusing the Coalition of rewarding 'blockades and barricades' while ignoring reasonable pay demands."

Government figures indicate that extending excise cuts on petrol and diesel into the next year would complicate the possibility of reducing income tax for workers. Trade unions have expressed backlash against the €505 million fuel package, accusing the Coalition of favoring disruptive actions over addressing legitimate pay demands from workers.

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