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Why do we have the most expensive electricity in the EU?

New reports show that Irish families have been hit with massive additional costs for the second...

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08.00 6 May 2026


Why do we have the most expensive electricity in the EU?


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08.00 6 May 2026


New reports show that Irish families have been hit with massive additional costs for the second time this year, and there are fears that people will have to dip into their savings to meet the rising price of energy, food and insurance.  

To discuss further Claire was joined by Head of Communications for Bonkers.ie, Daragh Cassidy, and Professor in Energy Economics at UCD, Lisa Ryan. 


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