Electricity in Ireland is dearest in Europe at €700 a year more than EU average

Ireland heads the league of shame for electricity prices

Charlie Weston

Today at 03:30

Ireland has maintained its position as having the most expensive electricity in Europe.

Prices here are around two-thirds higher than the average in the EU, meaning the typical Irish household pays nearly €700 a year more.

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