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<p>Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty said wholesale electricity prices have fallen by more than 50% in the past year, but 'prices for households have not budged and remain sky high'. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins</p>

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Government accused of 'acting as commentators' on topic of rising energy bills

Sinn Féin's energy spokesman Darren O'Rourke made the charge as the Dáil debated a motion calling on the Government to provide financial relief to households by "returning energy prices" to their level, pre-war in Ukraine

<p> In 2011, some 41,621 cavity walls and 51,577 attic insulations were carried out, but those figures dropped to 4,896 and 6,195, respectively, towards the end of last year. Picture: Getty</p>

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Retrofit numbers have 'fallen off a cliff' since 2011

<p>Environment Minister Eamon Ryan said 'flying a private jet from Dublin to Cork emits 2.2t of carbon, or the average output of a three-bedroom home in six months'. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos</p>

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Tax on private jets landing in Ireland not ruled out by Eamon Ryan

Energy costs

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EirGrid sounded alarm on supply issues eight times already in 2022

'Maddening' that Sinn Féin refuses to give emissions target for farmers

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'Maddening' that Sinn Féin refuses to give emissions target for farmers

Elaine-Loughlin

Elaine Loughlin: Sinn Féin is all about change — except when it comes to climate

E-scooters court case

E-scooters won't be subject to licences, tax, or insurance

Low-powered e-bikes will continue to be treated in the same way as bicycles under provisions of new law

Thu, 11 Nov, 2021

League of Ireland clubs confident of drawing home comfort

League of Ireland clubs confident of drawing home comfort

The prospect of the League of Ireland resuming with teams playing in their home grounds appears to be improving.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Councillors to hold sleep-out protest over 'housing crisis' in Meath

Councillors to hold sleep-out protest over 'housing crisis' in Meath

Sinn Féin county councillors in Meath will hold a 24-hour sleep-out and fast to highlight the housing crisis in the county.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2014