Esb to raise electricity prices by 5% - that's nice of them!

[espensen]

In a RECESSION. Heard this on liveline today. And their top man is on €750,000. Surely there is someone out there who would do the job for €100-150k and do a better job. How can growth be stimulated in the economy if taxes are due upwards in the forthcoming budget and now this?

ESP

[Westsidex]

In a RECESSION. Heard this on liveline today. And their top man is on €750,000. Surely there is someone out there who would do the job for €100-150k and do a better job. How can growth be stimulated in the economy if taxes are due upwards in the forthcoming budget and now this?

ESP

The candle is being burned from both ends and its only a matter of time before they meet. If these increases dont stop along with the cuts in the budget ,irrepairable damage will be done to this economy. Remember foreign companies are pulling out because we have become uncompetitive and too expensive.

Westside.

[rusty squeezebox]

In a RECESSION. Heard this on liveline today. And their top man is on €750,000. Surely there is someone out there who would do the job for €100-150k and do a better job. How can growth be stimulated in the economy if taxes are due upwards in the forthcoming budget and now this?

ESP

Seems to me like its all a game of lets suck people dry at the min but if your in the circle dont worry theres a fat bonus in for you to do it... this doesnt suprise me one bit ..

[vampirejackie]

Dont get me started on this! lol Same everywhere!!

[espensen]

Is it possible to get your electricity from the north, switch over. I know you can do it with airtricity, but they are being affected too by the hike. N.I is exempt.

ESP

[texas]

the levy is to help with making the energy greener !
it will be used to offset the costs faced by electricity producers who must buy a certain amount of green electricity.
it comes in october.
as for the dude on 750,000 this cannot be justifed no-one in the public sector, semi-state should be paid more than 200,000
in my view.

[Sensual Delights]

My biggest bills ever were from ESB.
If I scan and show you here what ridiculous amounts I was paying in my old place, you'll see what I mean.

I don't understand how can anybody pay between 400 and 650 per 2 months living in a 2 bed apartment with most appliences energy efficient I was always paranoid about this and I imagined I get billed somehow for some other neighbours as well.

Haven't received in my new place a bill but I am very curious to see how much would it be.

[aml]

This is a complete joke,surely when the country was back on its feet they could have implemented but as usual they bring in these hikes when the country is in the shite...makes me sick...

[Westsidex]

This is a complete joke,surely when the country was back on its feet they could have implemented but as usual they bring in these hikes when the country is in the shite...makes me sick...

I just cut back when these rises come along. F'them and i dont let them have their 5%. I just cook once in three days now and keep it all in the fridge and heat it in the microwave. Way better.

Westside.

[Dirty Harry]

the levy is to help with making the energy greener !
it will be used to offset the costs faced by electricity producers who must buy a certain amount of green electricity.
it comes in october.
as for the dude on 750,000 this cannot be justifed no-one in the public sector, semi-state should be paid more than 200,000
in my view.

the levy is to help make energy greener its the same thing with road tax ...oh it will get greener all right with all the companies leaving because its too expensive to stay here that asshole of a government wouldn't know there arse from there elbow ..