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Rising energy prices due to the Iran conflict are disproportionately affecting Irelands poorest households, with vulnerable groups like carers, people with disabilities, and low-wage renters hit the hardest. The governments reliance on outdated survey data is slowing their response to the crisis, as a new report reveals that 14% of households couldnt pay for heat or utilities last year. Despite spending millions on subsidies, the governments priorities seem misaligned, with a low-income familys heating costs only a fraction of the truck subsidy. Its time to reassess and provide targeted support to those most in need.

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