Electricity credit
Customers can expect to get an additional electricity credit before Christmas, Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan has said.
In April, a €200 electricity credit was applied to each household as part of measures announced by the Government to help people grapple with the rising cost of living.
Speaking to reporters after the conclusion of Cabinet on Wednesday, Mr Ryan said that there would be another such support before the end of the year.
Reform of the European energy market and supports for people in Budget 2023 will also form part of the Government's response to the energy crisis, he said.
Jack de Bromhead funeral
The funeral of Jack de Bromhead is taking place this afternoon in Co Waterford following his tragic death in a pony racing accident over the weekend.
The 13-year-old, whose father is Cheltenham Gold Cup and Grand National-winning trainer Henry de Bromhead, died following a fall from a pony while riding at the Glenbeigh Festival in Co Kerry on Saturday.
His death has caused widespread shock among the racing community.
Tallaght siblings
Three siblings who died after a violent incident at their home in Dublin last weekend are to be remembered at a joint funeral.
Lisa Cash (18), and twins Chelsea and Christy Cawley (8) were fatally injured at their family home on Rossfield Avenue, Tallaght in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A funeral mass will take place at St Aidan’s Church, Brookfield at 10am on Friday, after which they will be buried at Bohernabreena Cemetery.
Cattle deaths
Gardaí have confirmed they are liaising with the Department of Agriculture in relation to an investigation into the deaths of a several hundred bull calves on a farm in Co Limerick.
It is understood the bull calves were found in a decomposed state after suspected disease and malnutrition.
A source said criminal charges may follow if the agencies involved in the probe become satisfied that they have found clear evidence that the dead calves were neglected or mistreated.
