A prominent Clare retailer is preparing to alter opening hours if rolling energy blackouts become a reality this winter.
Cabinet met yesterday to discuss the country’s winter energy plan, with Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan promising that the coalition is committed to providing ‘quick-acting’ measures to tackle rising energy costs.
The meeting coincided with another price rise as Energia announced it would be upping electricity by 29% and gas by 39% from October 7th – the company’s second increase this year.
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However, it’s the supply itself which is of concern to Patrick Bourke of Patrick Bourke Menswear, who is already making contigency plans to survive power outages.
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