'Wartime situation' having 'an enormous impact on energy prices'

The Taoiseach's comments come as SSE Airtricity became the latest energy supplier to hike prices, with electricity bills set to rise 24% on average, gas bills by 32.3% and dual fuel bills by 27.5%.

The Government is not planning another package of financial measures to alleviate the cost of living crisis, the Irish Examiner understands.

Although “all options” are being discussed, it is not envisaged that the Government will be looking at “money in your pocket” measures, according to senior government sources.