On the recordJuly 7, 2026
Ireland is an excessively expensive country for energy, this remains the key and so far unresolved issue which led to April's protests.
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rte.ieIreland is an excessively expensive country for energy, this remains the key and so far unresolved issue which led to April's protests.
Comment on energy costs and protests.
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