A cut in VAT on gas and electricity bills has been approved by the cabinet as part of the latest measures aimed at tackling the rising cost of living. It comes as the government also unveiled their future energy strategy in Ireland following the impact of the Ukrainian war on gas and energy supplies. 

Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan joined Shane this morning on the show.

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