Freshtoday have a number of locations across the country and are solely a school meals provider.

They say action is required to protect households from the impact of rising interest rates.

The government announced last month that households would get 600 euro worth of electricity credits during this winter and spring.

The extra payments are aimed at helping those on welfare to cope better with the cost of living increases

Many energy companies have reported high profits in the first 2 quarters of the year.

Energy and fuel companies are being heavily criticised for posting record profits so far this year.

Sinn Fein tabled a vote of no confidence motion this morning, and it will mark the first test of government since it lost its technical majority earlier this week.