'We don’t want to end our business': Cork café owner struggling with energy crisis

Izzeddeen Akarajeh, who owns Izz Café on George’s Quay, is finding it increasingly difficult to cope with the price increases. Picture: Gerard McCarthy

The owner of a popular café in Cork City has said he is struggling to pay wages due to increases in energy prices and raw materials.

Izzeddeen Akarajeh, who owns Izz Café on George’s Quay, has not made any profits so far this year and is finding it increasingly difficult to cope with the price increases.