The Government is under increasing pressure to include energy supports for households in the upcoming Budget to offset hikes in electricity and gas bills.

Daniel McConnell, editor of the Business Post, and Tabitha Monahan, political reporter with the Irish Independent, join The Last Word to discuss what could be coming in Budget 2026 as the Government continues to insist that there will be no additional cost-of-living package.

They also discuss the latest news from the presidential race as independent Gareth Sheridan gets closer to the ballot and Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes' blackface controversy.

Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!