Taoiseach Micheál Martin has indicated that there will be no continuation of energy credits or a new cost-of-living relief package as Ireland approaches Budget 2026. The energy credits, which provided €250 off electricity bills to all domestic users in response to inflation post-Covid, served to alleviate financial pressure but will not be extended. Additionally, concerns over grade inflation from the Leaving Cert during the pandemic will prompt changes, removing extra marks that had benefitted students but complicating fairness and college admissions for current learners.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced that the government will not extend energy credits or introduce a new cost-of-living package ahead of Budget 2026.
The energy credits were initially implemented to mitigate the post-Covid inflation impact, providing €250 off electricity bills for all domestic customers.
Grade inflation during the pandemic allowed high school students to achieve significantly better grades, but ending it now poses fairness concerns for current students.
The surge in Leaving Cert grades by an average of 7.5% has complicated college admissions, leading to increased points needed for desired courses.
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