Food and drink sector seeks action to curb energy costs
03/08/2006 - 08:07:46Food and drink producers say the industry's competitiveness is being badly damaged by spiralling energy costs in Ireland.
The sector has warned that jobs are at risk due to increases of up to 50% in the cost of oil, gas and electricity in the last 18 months.
Around 90% of Irish food is exported and these increases are making Irish goods more expensive than those of competitor countries.
The food and drink industry is hitting out at the Government and the energy regulator for failing to protect competitiveness and is demanding immediate action.
