Government to give 'substantial supports' to people facing rising energy prices

The Taoiseach said the war in Ukraine had altered the landscape in regard to both energy prices and security.

The Government will give "substantial supports" to the public in the face of rising energy prices the Taoiseach has said, as he defended the Government's handling of energy production.

Speaking in Offaly on Tuesday Micheál Martin said that a government proposal to limit temperatures and energy usage in government buildings was "sensible" and was as much to do with price as energy demand.