Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he favours energy credits rather than a price cap to tackle rising energy costs, saying it is “an effective way” help the general population.
He said supports for businesses and further targeted measures to help those at risk of energy poverty will form part of a “comprehensive range of measures” needed to tackle the energy crisis this winter.
Schools and other entities that provide public services will also need help paying “very high bills”, Mr Martin said.
