Although taxes and Government levies here are regularly criticised they are not the reason Irish consumers are paying more.

Crude oil would be phased out within six months, and refined products by the end of the year.

Any changes to the Protocol would only 'enhance' Republican and Nationalist parties in the north to call for a border poll.

VAT rates on electricity and gas have been cut.

Coal imports into the EU from Russia are currently worth €8 billion per year.

Micheál Martin says Ireland will continue to welcome refugees from Ukraine.

Last night, NATO countries agreed to send more troops to nations surrounding Ukraine.

This comes as Russia declares a ceasefire in two areas of Ukraine to allow civilians to evacuate.