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Tuesday, 6 September 2022 16:36

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has been speaking in Offaly today.

The Taoiseach says a potential windfall tax on energy companies will be discussed at a meeting of the coalition leaders later.

It comes as companies and households are set to be encouraged to turn down their thermostats in an effort to conserve energy.

Micheal Martin will discuss the ongoing crisis with Leo Varadkar and Eamon Ryan before bringing a plan to cabinet tomorrow.

Speaking in County Offaly today, the Taoiseach outlined what is on the agenda for today's crunch talks:

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