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Sinn Féin TD "Very Concerned" About Energy Price Hikes.

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Electic Ireland to increase gas & electricity prices in August.

A Sinn Fein TD says he's 'very concerned' by energy price hikes for Electric Ireland customers.

The company's increasing its electricity prices by 9 per cent and gas bills by 7.8 per cent from August.

It comes after other utility providers announced cost rises.

Deputy Darren O'Rourke says it's bad timing, with many households working from home or unemployed due to the pandemic:

Deputy O'Rourke says the Government should do more to stop spiralling energy costs:

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