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Ministers move to curb power cost Ministers move to curb power cost
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The first and deputy first ministers have met the utility regulator to discuss the soaring cost of gas and electricity.The first and deputy first ministers have met the utility regulator to discuss the soaring cost of gas and electricity.
Electricity bills are to rise by third adding almost £150 to the average bill. Gas prices are to rise by 19.2%. Electricity bills are to rise by a third adding almost £150 to the average bill. Gas prices are to rise by 19.2%.
The ministers said they wanted to find ways to help the most vulnerable householders.The ministers said they wanted to find ways to help the most vulnerable householders.
First Minister Peter Robinson also said he was hopeful Friday's meeting of the British-Irish Council would go ahead.First Minister Peter Robinson also said he was hopeful Friday's meeting of the British-Irish Council would go ahead.
The Northern Ireland Executive has not met for three months after the DUP and Sinn Féin disagreed over the transfer of policing and justice powers.The Northern Ireland Executive has not met for three months after the DUP and Sinn Féin disagreed over the transfer of policing and justice powers.
A system of "urgent procedure" is being used to clear some executive papers following a political deadlock.A system of "urgent procedure" is being used to clear some executive papers following a political deadlock.
Mr Robinson said it was progress, but not the best way of dealing with executive business.Mr Robinson said it was progress, but not the best way of dealing with executive business.
"Written procedure is one mechanism that can be used to ensure that the whole business of government doesn't get clogged up," he said."Written procedure is one mechanism that can be used to ensure that the whole business of government doesn't get clogged up," he said.