Taoiseach: Energy supports will be included in Budget

The Taoiseach said any extra supports or one-off payments will be funded out of the proceeds of the windfall tax on energy companies. File picture

Energy supports for households and businesses will be included in the upcoming Budget, the Taoiseach has confirmed.

Leo Varadkar has said families and companies will need financial help over the winter period as energy bills are not falling fast enough to protect people.