Taoiseach Micheal Martin has played down the possibility of winter fuel rationing as the fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to be felt around the world.
Concerns have grown over Russian plans to 'strangle' Europe's gas supplies and the international energy markets remain volatile.
Cork Beo reports that the Fianna Fail leader was in East Cork today to officially open a new Stryker facility in Carrigtwohill which will deliver 600 jobs.