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Sinn Féin calls for Dáil to be recalled from Easter break over rising energy prices

Sinn Féin calls for Dáil to be recalled from Easter break over rising energy prices

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Party leader Mary Lou McDonald accused the government of abandoning households as they struggle to meet the rising cost of energy.

Opposition criticises Government’s energy supports as ‘simply not enough’

Opposition criticises Government’s energy supports as ‘simply not enough’

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

‘Your package today had to be dragged out of you and still you come to the table with half measures,’ Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said.

Ireland losing ground to Europe and US due to high energy costs, IDA says

Ireland losing ground to Europe and US due to high energy costs, IDA says

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

The IDA briefing said that traditional drivers of investment like market access, tax, and talent were still important.

Staffing, energy costs and access to finance biggest worries for Irish SMEs, survey finds

Staffing, energy costs and access to finance biggest worries for Irish SMEs, survey finds

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

The survey also revealed a strong preference amongst Irish SMEs for green investments that reduce energy costs, such as solar panels and energy-efficient lighting.