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Social Democrats call for emergency energy supports similar to Covid-19 measures

The party’s annual think-in began today with the focus on the need for urgent supports for families and businesses during the energy crisis

Party leaders Roisin Shortall (c) and Catherine Muphy with Social Justice Spokesperson Holly Cairns, Education Spokesperson Gary Gannon, Housing Spokesperson Cian O’Callaghan and Energy spokesperson Jennifer Whitmore talking to the media at their think-in at Communication Workers Union Dublin. Picture: RollingNews.ie

The Social Democrats are calling for the introduction of emergency energy supports similar to those rolled out during the pandemic.

The party’s annual think-in began today with the focus on the need for urgent supports for families and businesses during the energy crisis. While the party is still working on its alternative budget, it has called for a €15 increase in the weekly fuel allowance for people on social welfare, and a new emergency energy ...