Mary White (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party)

I welcome the opportunity to speak on this debate on energy poverty and to outline the steps that the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and the Government are taking to ensure a positive and lasting impact on the health and well-being of vulnerable households.

The Labour Party is so comfortable sitting on the fence that it can no longer climb down. We have prioritised green energy systems and abatement of climate change remedies and tonight we are prioritising fuel poverty.

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