Amended motion carried
The Dáil carried an amended Private Members’ motion on energy policy on 23 September 2026, with 81 votes in favour and 74 against. The vote settled a debate that included a proposal for a €500 electricity credit for every household, funded by a levy on data centres’ electricity use.
The amendment was carried by 81 votes to 74. The final question — “That the motion, as amended, be agreed to.” — was also carried by 81 votes to 74, approving the amended text.
- Amendment put: Carried (Tá 81, Níl 74).
- Question put: “That the motion, as amended, be agreed to.” Carried (Tá 81, Níl 74).
Houses of the Oireachtas
- Dáil debate record: Energy Policy: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
Energy Policy: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]
RTÉ
- Calls in Dáil for €500 electricity credit for every household
There have been calls in the Dáil for the Government to introduce a €500 electricity credit for every household in Ireland, funded by a new electricity consumption levy on data centres. The Dáil is debating a Private Members' Motion from the Independent and Parties Technical Group, proposed by People Before Profit-Solidarity.
Household support at issue
The proposal sought a €500 credit for every household, funded by a new electricity consumption levy on data centres. People Before Profit-Solidarity TD Richard Boyd Barrett said the measure would “help people who are struggling” and urged that an additional €500 be given to people with disabilities.