Bord Gáis Energy is increasing its rates for both electricity and gas customers. According to a statement from the company, the average electricity bill will go up by 27% and the average gas bill will go up by 39%. 

Consumer Affairs Correspondent with The Irish Times Conor Pope and Fergus Finlay, Former Political Adviser and Columnist with the Irish Examiner joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss...

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