Some retail chains 'will lose out under energy scheme'

The temporary business energy support scheme was part of the recent budget.

Retail Ireland director Arnold Dillon said that the scheme 'will not be enough to ease the pressure' on some businesses.

Some retail chains will lose out under a monthly cap set for firms to tap Government subsidies for their soaring business energy bills this winter, and the ceiling should be lifted, business group Retail Ireland has said. 

The call came after Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe launched the Finance Bill following last month's budget, which unveiled the temporary business energy support scheme.