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Dáil votes in favour of excise cuts extension

TDs have backed an extension to excise cuts on petrol and diesel until November in an emergency m...

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16.45 28 Aug 2026


Dáil votes in favour of excise cuts extension


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TDs have backed an extension to excise cuts on petrol and diesel until November in an emergency meeting at the Dáil today.

The Opposition hit out at the debate being confined to just 60 minutes with the cost-of-living crisis but Government Chief Whip Mary Butler said they were dealing with a single financial resolution.

Joining Shane for more on this is Political Editor at the Irish Times Pat Leahy. Later joining to discuss is Matt Carthy, Sinn Fein’s Spokesperson on Justice.


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