Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

I thank Deputy Durkan for allowing me to share time to speak on this important motion, which signals a crippling issue for households and businesses. In recent years, a worrying trend has developed in energy costs. After nine years in office, the Minister's policy is directly responsible for the significant increases in energy prices for businesses and household consumers. He set up——

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