Boyd Barrett calls for immediate caps on energy and electricity 

The People Before Profit TD called for the State to take direct control of the energy sector which he said would ensure affordable heating and electricity prices for households

Mr Boyd Barret said the Government’s measures so far do not go far enough to help soaring energy bills. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

People Before Profit's Richard Boyd Barrett has called for immediate caps on energy and electricity.

He said the Government needs to be prepared for thousands of people to take to the streets on September 24 for a cost-of-living protest.