Laois TD Calls for Energy Supports to Remain in Place as Household Arrears Rise

Rural dwellers hit hardest as fuel prices surge and energy bills climb, Laois TD tells Government

Laois TD calls for energy supports to remain in place as household arrears rise

Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has called on the Government to retain energy supports into the autumn and winter amid rising fuel and household energy costs. The Laois TD says increasing prices are putting further pressure on households already struggling with the cost of living. According to Deputy Stanley, diesel prices have risen by 19 cent in the space of a month, while petrol has increased by 9 cent. He also pointed to the number o…