New taskforce to provide options for short-term energy reliefs

Darragh O'Brien updates Cabinet colleagues on the work of the National Energy Affordability Taskforce

Climate, energy, and environment minister Darragh O'Brien. Brian Lawless/PA 

The Government’s energy affordability taskforce is set to provide options for short-term energy reliefs in the second half of the year, with proposals expected to form part of negotiations ahead of October’s budget.

Environment minister Darragh O’Brien updated Cabinet ministers on the work of the National Energy Affordability Taskforce (NEAT), with an action plan due to be delivered in the coming months.