Government urged to review €505m household subsidies as Ukraine crisis adds to inflation

Advocates including St Vincent de Paul and Flac have called for increased supports as household bills surge upwards. 

Advocates for low-income households have urged the Government to revisit the €505m energy subsidy package it unveiled two weeks ago in light of the jump in fuel costs prompted by the Ukraine crisis.

On February 10, the Government announced a €505m package to help households cope with soaring electricity and heating bills. It included: