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Raymond Gormley
Activist
Head of Energy Policy at the Consumer Council for Northern Ireland.
Notable Quotes
"SSE Airtricity customers who are struggling to pay their bills should contact the company without delay to get advice and support."View Story →
"It indicates a gradual downward curve in wholesale energy prices."View Story →
"All five electricity suppliers have now either increased their tariffs or have announced that they are doing so."View Story →
"19.2% is a significant amount."View Story →
"This time period corresponded with the highest number of oil thefts, with the police figures showing 37 in a single month."View Story →
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