#Fuel Poverty

# fuel-poverty - This year 2022

Government measures to cut fuel costs should be 'better focused', climate advisory body says

Apr 13th 2022, 12:13 PM 6,294 Views 6 Comments

A letter from the Climate Change Advisory Council said the war in Ukraine and energy crisis “further emphasises” the need to cut fossil fuel reliance.

# fuel-poverty - All time

# Social Isolation

Have an elderly neighbour? Check in on them

Dec 4th 2016, 7:45 AM 5,458 Views 3 Comments

Hundreds of people die each year due to health risks associated with cold weather and fuel poverty.

# People's Charter

"Community involvement" key for Ireland's energy plan

Nov 11th 2013, 6:31 PM 8,149 Views 108 Comments

Environmentalist and TV presenter Duncan Stewart was speaking as ‘People’s Charter’ drawn up to tackle fuel poverty.

# Leaders' Questions

Taoiseach: Fall in numbers with medical cards not due to policy change

Sep 24th 2013, 4:45 PM 4,764 Views 20 Comments

The Taoiseach was responding to questions from Fianna Fáil leader Michael Martin during Leaders’ Questions.

Good Morning - Mar 11th 2013, 8:40 AM

The 9 at 9

Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.

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Good Morning - Mar 9th 2012, 8:36 AM

The 9 at 9

Nine things you should know this morning, including: Greece investors agree to bond swap; rise in UK students applying for Irish third-level courses; announcement of 50 new jobs for Dublin.

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# Fuel Poverty

Joan Burton defends government action on fuel poverty

Mar 9th 2012, 7:00 AM 2,018 Views 14 Comments

Minister for Social Protection says households with high levels of fuel poverty will be prioritised this year.

# Fuel Poverty

Half of older people forgo food to pay for fuel - survey

Dec 15th 2011, 7:30 PM 2,820 Views 53 Comments

Researchers say fuel poverty is contributing to “significant” differences in summer and winter mortality rates across the island of Ireland.

# Older People

Charity expresses concern about out-of-date poverty figures

Sep 30th 2011, 5:22 PM 294 Views 4 Comments

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.

# Fuel Poverty

Govt promises no disconnections this winter

Sep 14th 2011, 5:51 PM 570 Views 34 Comments

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.