Government to consider taxing two state owned energy providers if prices don't fall

Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue says the Government will consider taxing the two state owned energy providers if prices don't fall.

Reports today suggest ESB-Electric Ireland and Bord Gais could face a 'special dividend' - used by the state to offset high bills for consumers.

The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, told the Dail yesterday he expects householders to see a reduction 'in the near future.'

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says action will be taken if that doesn't happen:

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