Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Two weeks ago, I raised the issue of proposed increases in utility prices and I set out for the Taoiseach the considerable pressure that workers and their families are under. I asked the Taoiseach at that time to intervene with Electric Ireland regarding its forthcoming price hike and he stated that he would do so. I also asked the Taoiseach to put a stop to the 100% hike in the public service obligation, PSO, levy levied by the Government because this will also have the effect of increasing prices. I wrote to the Taoiseach seeking an update on what actions he has taken on these matters but I have not received a reply. Can the Taoiseach tell me now whether he has engaged with Electric Ireland as promised, will there be a stop put to the proposed price hikes forthcoming in October, and he has withdrawn or will withdraw his proposed hike in the public service levy?

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