However, the ECB says these supports increase inflation.
The government's being urged to provide more energy credits next winter - despite opposition from the European Central Bank.
The ECB says EU governments should end these supports as they increase inflation.
Irish households have got 600 euro off their energy bills since December, due to State intervention and Fianna Fáil senator, Eugene Murphy, says more support will be needed later this year:
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