At the committee on Tuesday, McMacEvilly said “an administrative error” had occurred in how the subsidy for large businesses – including major manufacturers, heavy industry and data centres – had been applied. The “large energy rebalancing subvention” had been introduced during a financial crisis when large employers were threatening to leave Ireland, she added.
The matter was raised by Senator Lynn Boylan , who said the rebalancing measure ended up being subsidised by domestic consumers, and should not have been provided at a time when householders were struggling during an economic crisis. There was no indication bills were being artificially inflated, while there was a failure to put the brakes on a 285 per cent increase in usage by big energy consumers, she added.
Enhanced customer protection measures, along with the Government electricity credit scheme, communication campaigns, “reduce your use” campaign and other measures are helping some of the most vulnerable customers. The electricity credit had a positive benefit in reducing customer debt, she said.
We want our overpayment returned , with detailed breakdown by date and amount for the duration of this outrageous robbery of the citizens.
50 euros, I'll book my holidays so.
50 quid for 14 years of overcharging? WTF
Oh no. I’m afraid the days of throwing buttons at the peasants to keep them quiet are long gone. How much per year did households pay and for how many years. Add on the inflation rate on top of this and then you’ll be treating people with respect and dignity.
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