EU sanctions on Russia will hit Ireland economically - Micheál Martin

Electric Ireland announced plans to increase energy prices by almost 25%, adding an average of €300 to the annual bill of an electricity customer and €200 for gas customers.

Micheál Martin said the war in Ukraine will slow growth at an EU level and with our trading partners. Picture: BULENT KILIC/AFP via Getty Images

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said EU sanctions on Russia will hit Ireland economically on energy, food and commodities.

It comes as the Tánaiste said the Government cannot mitigate in full the rising cost of living.