Wexford Sinn Féin condemn ESB Hikes

Cllr. Anthony Kelly has demanded that the government abandon its plans to introduce a new levy which will push electricity prices up by 5%. Cllr. Kelly said such a levy was untenable at a time when many families were already struggling to meet bills, including electricity bills.

Cllr. Kelly said, “The government must abandon its plan to introduce a new electricity levy. People struggling to pay bills including electricity bills are astounded that the government would propose introducing such a levy at this time that will drive costs up by a further 5%. This move shows how far out of touch Fianna Fáil and the Greens really are.
They have no understanding of the difficulties which people, many of whom have lost their jobs, are facing. Have they not seen how many people are already having their electricity cut off because they are in arrears?”
“This move will also cost jobs as the price hike will hit
struggling businesses. It simply doesn’t make sense to proceed with such a levy at this time. Sinn Féin would not introduce such a levy which simply punishes ordinary households. All other opposition parties should make a clear commitment to reverse this levy if they get into government.”