Sinn Fein has slammed the Government over new figures showing Ireland has the highest household electricity prices in the European Union.
The Eurostat data shows the average household is paying 480 euro a year more for its electricity compared to the EU average and that’s 40 percent above the EU average.
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald told the Dail the need for an emergency budget to address high costs is clear..
However, in response the Taoiseach Micheal Martin says the Government has to respond properly and proportionately to global pressures…