Cabinet Committees
Dail Éireann — 2026-05-12
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Darren O'Rourke (SF), Meath East

Eurostat has again confirmed that Ireland has the highest electricity prices in Europe, meaning that on average, consumers are paying in the region of 40% more than their European counterparts. What measures is the Taoiseach taking to reduce the cost of electricity to households and businesses, and to address the root causes of the high cost of electricity here?

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Sitting date: 2026-05-12