Taoiseach meets with energy providers over 'persistently high' prices 

The Taoiseach said the message is “very clear” that while recent price reduction announcements have been welcomed, they are not enough.

The Taoiseach met with the country's four major energy providers on Tuesday to send a “very clear message” on the need for further price reductions.

Leo Varadkar, together with Green Party leader Eamon Ryan, met with SSE Electricity, Bord Gáis Energy, Energia, and Electric Ireland to reiterate the Government's concern at “persistently high” energy prices.