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Hundreds of people die each year due to health risks associated with cold weather and fuel poverty.
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Hundreds of people die each year due to health risks associated with cold weather and fuel poverty.
Environmentalist and TV presenter Duncan Stewart was speaking as ‘People’s Charter’ drawn up to tackle fuel poverty.
The Taoiseach was responding to questions from Fianna Fáil leader Michael Martin during Leaders’ Questions.
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Minister for Social Protection says households with high levels of fuel poverty will be prioritised this year.
Researchers say fuel poverty is contributing to “significant” differences in summer and winter mortality rates across the island of Ireland.
Following the publication of figures by the CSO yesterday, ALONE’s CEO has urged the public not to forget that there is a significant number of older people at risk of poverty in Ireland.
The Society of St Vincent de Paul has welcomed comments by Minister Pat Rabbitte that households will not have their heating and electricity disconnected this winter.
Older people in Ireland are being reduced to ‘siege of Leningrad’-type solutions to keep warm during winter, according to the SVP.