More households in energy arrears than ever beforeThe amount of money owed on electricity arrears has climbed to an average of €512.02, while the amount for gas arrears figure has climbed to €223.57
More than half a million households in Ireland in energy arrears, Dáil toldSinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty said ‘the penny needs to drop – half a million households is massive’.
Tánaiste welcomes release of oil reserves by International Energy AgencySimon Harris said there should be ‘no lag’ in energy companies reducing rates if oil prices stabilise.