An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Seanad Éireann — 2023-03-01
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Eugene Murphy (FF), Agricultural Panel

I support the calls for a debate on the cost of energy for both businesses and the domestic sector. Previous speakers have made the case well for such a debate. I have been approached by a number of people, including owners of small businesses such as supermarkets, who are really struggling with energy prices, despite the Government support. Domestic users would not be coming to us about their situation unless it was absolutely urgent. Some of them are struggling, even, as I say, with the Government support, to pay their way. It is a worry for people. Their supply will not be cut off but they do not want the worry of being unable to pay hanging over them. I very much support my colleagues' calls for a debate on energy costs.

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