The Agriculture Minister says Government will consider taxing the two state owned energy providers if prices don't fall.
Reports today suggest ESB-Electric Ireland and Bord Gais could face a 'special dividend' - used by the state to offset high bills for consumers. The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, told the Dail yesterday he expects householders to see a reduction 'in the near future.'Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says action will be taken if that doesn't happen:The Minister continued, saying Government was keen to make sure nobody is"profiteering on the back of the hardship," experienced by householders over the past year.A 77 year old man believes he has received the highest domestic electricity bill to date.
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