Taoiseach: People struggling to pay energy bills 'will not be cut off' 

Micheál Martin said supports put in place by the Government will be enough to ensure people are not disconnected

Taoiseach Micheal Martin: 'Very substantial provision has been made right to the end of this year and into the two bill periods in early spring.' Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

People struggling to pay their energy bills “will not be cut off” this winter, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has guaranteed.

Speaking at a press conference in Dublin, Mr Martin said the level of support put in place by the Government will be enough to stop people from facing being disconnection.