#505 Ireland: The Great Energy Rip-Off?

“Energy Crisis – Should the Government Step In?”

This week, Niall sits down with social commentator Paul Tryvaud to tackle the surge in energy prices that could leave families and older people shivering in cold, dark homes this winter.

They explore the big question: Should the government regulate energy costs, or would that be an overstep into the free market?

Pros of government intervention:

Protects vulnerable households from fuel poverty

Prevents excessive profiteering by energy companies

Creates stability for consumers during a cost-of-living crisis

Cons of government intervention:

Distorts competition in the free market

Could reduce investment and innovation in the energy sector

Risk of higher long-term taxes to fund subsidies or caps

Niall also invites callers to share their views live on air: Is regulation the solution, or does the market need to run its course?