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‹ Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation

Electricity credit payment timing

Summary

Deputy Murnane O'Connor asked when the €100 electricity credit would be paid and whether the amount would rise. The Tánaiste said legislation is needed, should pass within weeks, and the €113.50 credit should be applied by the end of March.

I too want to ask about the update on the benefit scheme to credit domestic electricity customers with €100 in 2022. I understand that inclusive of VAT, that amount will be €113. When will people get the rebate? Are there any plans to increase this figure? While we all welcome these kinds of announcements, it is unfair that people are not given clear information and timeframes. We were delighted with the announcement that front-line workers are to get €1,000. That is good news. However, there is confusion surrounding it. People are ringing us and we have no clear information. While these announcements are great, I suggest we put in place a timeframe to ensure we are absolutely clear in our information. When people ring our offices, we need to be able to tell them where we are and what the timeframe is.

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Leo Varadkar The Tánaiste Fine Gael

The energy credit requires legislation. We anticipate that will be done quite quickly and, with the help of the Houses, it will be done within the next couple of weeks. It is intended that €113.50 will be knocked off people's bills by the end of March.

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