James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for that information. These, along with other measures, are extremely welcome. The costs on businesses are of great significance. When it comes to energy prices, that is something which needs to be urgently tackled because we are out of sync with the rest of Europe when it comes to the cost of energy per unit price. When one also looks at the profits which are being made within those utility firms, this is something which needs to be taken up by the consumer protection agencies we have here.

Could I just get some subsequent information on how much money is being paid out in County Cork? I heard of the work which is being done in Cork City Council, but can I get clarification on how much has been paid out? I heard of the number of applications and it is great to see that people are interested in it and taking up this scheme but what was the pay out in County Cork as of today?

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