Government not 'ruling anything in or out' around energy cost supports

Tánaiste Simon Harris said there would be 50,000 more households able to access the Fuel Allowance from this week

The Tánaiste said if there is a spike in inflation as a result of the war, it may move beyond a conversation around energy prices and into other products. File picture

The Government isn't "ruling anything in or out" in terms of supporting households struggling with energy costs as a result of the war in Iran, a spokesperson has said.

It comes as Tánaiste Simon Harris also said everything is “under review”. Mr Harris said any actions taken or considered by the coalition would need to be done “with eyes wide open”.