Government looking at new ways to reduce rising household costs

The government's looking at new ways of reducing cost pressures on households across the country.

Last night, the Taoiseach told his Fianna Fail parliamentary party "a range of measures" are being considered to help with rising costs.

It's understood an increase in the €100 electricity credit and relief for social welfare recipients are being examined.

Minister of State for Higher Education, Niall Collins, accepts further measures are needed: