Every household in Ireland is set to receive three €200 energy credits from the government over the next six months at a cost of €1.2bn
The measure was announced in the Budget on Tuesday by Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and is aimed at alleviating the impact of spiralling bills on families and individuals.
All energy companies operating in Ireland have increased their rates, some multiple times, over the last year with hard-pressed billpayers paying hundreds more a year in excess charges.
