One of Ireland's biggest drink distributors Bulmers have already written to publicans nationwide saying that a 15 cent hike will apply to all its plastic and canned products from 150 to 500ml and 25 cent for over 500ml from February 1 next.

Fossil fuel boilers installed in less than 5 per cent of new dwellings in 2023 but they are still being fitted as replacements in existing homes