I think these conversations are really important now.

We are now paying the highest electricity prices in Europe and there was a time when we were almost the lowest.

'SIPTU has called for immediate action to be taken'

In Dublin a protest at the ending of the ban will take place outside the Dail from 1pm today.

'The plans were approved by Cabinet this week'

The Monaghan native said there has been increased funding provided to local authorities to purchase buildings and to repurpose old buildings.

'I believe this to be a shameful act'

The families who will be made homeless because of the decision this week are watching and they will never forget.