The Republic of Ireland is planning to give everyone €100 (£85) off their energy bills in January.
The measure of the universal, one-off electricity credit, which is expected to be discussed today in the Cabinet aims to bring relief to thousands of households that are currently struggling to pay their bills as a result of the soaring electricity prices.
The scheme is predicted to cost around €170 million (£145m).
According to the latest consumer price index from the Central Statistics Office, the price of electricity, gas and other fuels are up 29% on that time last year.