'Bear in mind that savings on energy bills should help to make the repayments on loans'

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has urged the government to cut spending and not to waste money, such as the 200 euro help with bills, on those who have more money.

'I know a butcher whose energy bill has gone up from €4,000 to €11,000'

'Cavan councillor wants answers from Minister Eamon Ryan'

In combination with existing wind energy and a proposed energy store, this aims to allow Liffey Meats to 'significantly reduce' it's reliance on fossil-fuel generated electricity.

Minister Eamon Ryan said immediate steps need to be taken to help people who are struggling to pay their energy bills.

At Monday's County Council, David Maxwell brought forward a motion with his party colleagues to address the spiralling energy prices.

He said increases have also been seen things like the cost of food, sand for the golf course and even purchasing mattresses.