Ireland facing 'one of the most challenging winters in a generation'

Minister for Energy Eamon Ryan warns coming months will be difficult but that support will be available

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan says the budget will consist of immediate measures to “protect families and small businesses”.

Ireland is “facing into one of the most challenging winters in a generation”, according to Green Party leader Eamon Ryan.

The upcoming budget is to include much-needed supports as the country deals with crises in energy and cost-of-living, with Mr Ryan warning the coming months could be difficult.