'Forget about socialising... It’s terrible': Cork people react to rising utility and broadband prices

New data shows one in nine households in Ireland are in arrears on their electricity bills, while almost one in four are behind on their gas bills.

Austin Ricken: 'I’m changing providers all the time because I’m trying to get the best deal I can get.' Picture: Larry Cummins

"I don’t think you’re getting deals anymore because every competitor is just upping their prices. It’s like they’re all working together."

That's how one Cork man felt when asked about the rising utility prices.