爱尔兰部长宣布预算内没有新的能源支持,
Irish minister announces no new energy support in budget, as bills soar.
爱尔兰公共支出部长杰克·钱伯斯(Jack Chambers)宣布,尽管天然气的能源账单比危机前高90%,电力账单比危机前高60%以上,但未来预算不会列入新的能源支助付款。
Irish Minister for Public Expenditure, Jack Chambers, announced no new energy support payments will be included in the upcoming budget, despite energy bills being 90% higher for gas and over 60% higher for electricity compared to pre-crisis levels.
政府计划把重点放在战略投资上,以改进能源系统,而不是采取临时的救济措施。
The government plans to focus on strategic investments to improve the energy system rather than temporary relief measures.
约有162,000户家庭拖欠煤气费,占市场24%。
About 162,000 homes are in arrears on gas bills, representing 24% of the market.
政府旨在通过渐进措施支持工人和成本。
The government aims to support workers and costs through progressive measures.