‘I’m worried about the depths of winter’ – single mum welcomes fuel allowance and tax credit increases, but says budget is a ‘sticking plaster’

A single mother in Ireland has welcomed recent increases to the fuel allowance and tax credits announced in the national budget, but cautioned that the financial package is merely a "sticking plaster" for households facing the upcoming winter.

The beneficiary expressed concern over the "depths of winter," highlighting that despite the financial assistance provided by the state, the current support measures fail to adequately target the families who are most in need of financial relief.