# Fuel Poverty

Last year

2022

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

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.

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Apr 13th 2022, 12:13 PM

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# social isolation

Have an elderly neighbour? Check in on them

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

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Dec 4th 2016, 7:45 AM

# people's charter

"Community involvement" key for Ireland's energy plan

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

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Nov 11th 2013, 6:31 PM

# Leaders' Questions

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

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

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Sep 24th 2013, 4:45 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.

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Mar 11th 2013, 8:40 AM

Good Morning

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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Mar 9th 2012, 8:36 AM

# Fuel Poverty

Joan Burton defends government action on fuel poverty

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

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Mar 9th 2012, 7:00 AM

# Fuel Poverty

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

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

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Dec 15th 2011, 7:30 PM

# Older People

Charity expresses concern about out-of-date poverty figures

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.

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Sep 30th 2011, 5:22 PM

# Fuel Poverty

Govt promises no disconnections this winter

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.

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Sep 14th 2011, 5:51 PM

# Older People

Older people cold and lonely in rural Ireland - SVP

Older people in Ireland are being reduced to ‘siege of Leningrad’-type solutions to keep warm during winter, according to the SVP.

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Sep 8th 2011, 3:57 PM