Carbon Tax is pushing people into fuel poverty
A Donegal TD says the government’s carbon tax policy is pushing people into fuel poverty. Thomas Pringle said Minister for the Environment and Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan ‘must’ve been joking when he said the budget would be ‘very green.’ He says people in rural areas are impacted…
Fuel allowance increase will not ease fuel poverty situation
Half-price public transport for young people, free contraception and a hike in the weekly fuel allowance are among the measures to be announced in today’s budget. The 4.7 billion euro package will see 1.5 billion in additional spending, largely aimed at addressing the rising cost of living. Pensions…
Strategy needed to tackle fuel poverty ahead of winter months
A Leitrim Councillor says a fuel poverty strategy is needed as a matter of urgency following 30 price hikes in energy costs since the start of the year. Minister for the Environment, Eamon Ryan says the energy supply in Ireland will be ‘very tight’ for the next few years. Eirgrid…
Leitrim councillor fears ban on smokey fuel will lead to fuel poverty
A Leitrim councillor fears an increase in fuel prices and next year’s ban on smokey fuel nationwide will put more people into financial difficulty. Sinn Fein Councillor Padraig Fallon says protecting the enviroment is vital but measures need to be in place to help people. A recent report from the…