Richard Boyd Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, People Before Profit Alliance) | Oireachtas source

This particular aspect relates to the public service obligation. As the Minister is aware, there is much anger about sneaky, regressive charges imposed on people in respect of property, parking, water or whatever. I seek detailed information about what is actually happening to the public service obligation levy of €64 per annum that is imposed on people's electricity bills. The levy increased by 50% this year, which is another burden on many hard-pressed families. Where is the money going because it is increasing the cost of living for people? I acknowledge the need to meet our sustainable energy targets but I have concerns or suspicions about where this money is going and whether it is being used in the best way to develop renewable energy and a secure energy supply for this country.

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