Government under pressure to force energy firms to put customers on best tariffs

Labour TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin echoed the call to follow the UK in demanding that energy suppliers put every customer on the beneficial packages available to a new customer. File photo

The Government is coming under pressure to compel energy providers to put all customers on the best tariffs as the cost of electricity and heating soars.

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said the measures introduced by the Government to date are "not going to be enough" and promised that more supports will be rolled out. He told the Dáil that he has asked the energy regulator to explore all available options.