Why are Irish homes paying the most for electricity in Europe? Electricity prices are higher here because of two elements that make up about 70% of our electricity bill Electricity • 20 Aug
Why are Irish homes paying the most for electricity in Europe? Electricity prices are higher here because of two elements that make up about 70% of our electricity bill Electricity • 20 Aug
How 'sandwich generation' are caught up in cost of living crisis As Ireland ages and family care stretches across three generations, the squeezed middle are quietly doing it all with little recognition Cost of Living • 30 Jul
How 'sandwich generation' are caught up in cost of living crisis As Ireland ages and family care stretches across three generations, the squeezed middle are quietly doing it all with little recognition Cost of Living • 30 Jul
How global politics are affecting your grocery bill Geopolitics, populism and perception are quietly reshaping supply chains and what Irish consumers are paying for their groceries Cost of Living • 24 Jul
How global politics are affecting your grocery bill Geopolitics, populism and perception are quietly reshaping supply chains and what Irish consumers are paying for their groceries Cost of Living • 24 Jul
Here are 50 things you're paying more for now than a year ago Even though inflation is 1.8% on average, some items are a lot more expensive now than they were this time last year Cost of Living • 10 Jul
Here are 50 things you're paying more for now than a year ago Even though inflation is 1.8% on average, some items are a lot more expensive now than they were this time last year Cost of Living • 10 Jul
6 policy changes to help consumers save money and cut costs These simple, quick initiatives could deliver financial relief, promote fairer markets and strengthen consumer protections Cost of Living • 01 Jul
6 policy changes to help consumers save money and cut costs These simple, quick initiatives could deliver financial relief, promote fairer markets and strengthen consumer protections Cost of Living • 01 Jul
Why is the price I'm paying for steak going up and up? What exactly is behind the dramatic price increase in beef - and what are the implications of this for farmers and consumers? Cost of Living • 27 Jun
Why is the price I'm paying for steak going up and up? What exactly is behind the dramatic price increase in beef - and what are the implications of this for farmers and consumers? Cost of Living • 27 Jun
How did Ireland become Europe's second most expensive country? We're near the top of this league table due to economic growth, rising demand, government policies and unique socio-geographic characteristics Cost of Living • 04 Jul
How did Ireland become Europe's second most expensive country? We're near the top of this league table due to economic growth, rising demand, government policies and unique socio-geographic characteristics Cost of Living • 04 Jul
Will the price of my weekly grocery shop ever fall? There are complex reasons for the 36% increase in grocery prices in the last four years and that's unlikely to change any time soon Cost of Living • 06 Jun
Will the price of my weekly grocery shop ever fall? There are complex reasons for the 36% increase in grocery prices in the last four years and that's unlikely to change any time soon Cost of Living • 06 Jun
Inside the financial lives of Ireland's 25 year olds Here's what CSO data tells us about how Ireland's 25-year-olds are dealing with money issues around wages, savings and the cost of living Cost of Living • 28 May
Inside the financial lives of Ireland's 25 year olds Here's what CSO data tells us about how Ireland's 25-year-olds are dealing with money issues around wages, savings and the cost of living Cost of Living • 28 May
How US tariffs will affect price you pay for petrol & electricity The disruption and confusion caused by Trump's on-off tariffs have already impacted worldwide energy prices Cost of Living • 16 Apr
How US tariffs will affect price you pay for petrol & electricity The disruption and confusion caused by Trump's on-off tariffs have already impacted worldwide energy prices Cost of Living • 16 Apr
Why are my bills going up (and up) mid-contract? Mid-contract price hikes may be legal, but the practice has been criticised as being unfair to consumers during a cost of living crisis Cost of Living • 11 Apr
Why are my bills going up (and up) mid-contract? Mid-contract price hikes may be legal, but the practice has been criticised as being unfair to consumers during a cost of living crisis Cost of Living • 11 Apr
Why Americans care so much about the price of eggs The rising cost of this food staple has become a major political issue because of Donald Trump's promise to bring prices down Cost of Living • 18 Mar
Why Americans care so much about the price of eggs The rising cost of this food staple has become a major political issue because of Donald Trump's promise to bring prices down Cost of Living • 18 Mar
Will Irish gas prices see a sharp increase this winter? Natural gas is an important fuel for Irish electricity generation and heating, but the price we pay is decided by international events Cost of Living • 13 Nov 24
Will Irish gas prices see a sharp increase this winter? Natural gas is an important fuel for Irish electricity generation and heating, but the price we pay is decided by international events Cost of Living • 13 Nov 24
Why is the cost of living so high in Ireland? Increased spending by the Government when the economy is operating near capacity increases the price of goods and services Cost of Living • 15 Oct 24
Why is the cost of living so high in Ireland? Increased spending by the Government when the economy is operating near capacity increases the price of goods and services Cost of Living • 15 Oct 24
A step by step guide to how a Cork homeowner cut energy costs Gerald Bruton's campaign to cut energy costs and emissions involved both new technologies and behavioural change Energy • 06 Sep 24
A step by step guide to how a Cork homeowner cut energy costs Gerald Bruton's campaign to cut energy costs and emissions involved both new technologies and behavioural change Energy • 06 Sep 24
Are smart meters providing any benefits to electricity customers? Only 4% of customers with smart meters are using them properly so can they actually help households save money on energy? Cost of Living • 24 Apr 24
Are smart meters providing any benefits to electricity customers? Only 4% of customers with smart meters are using them properly so can they actually help households save money on energy? Cost of Living • 24 Apr 24
5 tips to save money on your heating this winter Winter means having the heating on more often so here;'s how to have a comfortable home with optimal energy use Energy • 12 Jan 24
5 tips to save money on your heating this winter Winter means having the heating on more often so here;'s how to have a comfortable home with optimal energy use Energy • 12 Jan 24
Do BER ratings predict your home's actual energy performance? Study findings on the accuracy of Irish BER ratings present significant implications for policy and homeowner decision-making Energy • 11 Dec 23
Do BER ratings predict your home's actual energy performance? Study findings on the accuracy of Irish BER ratings present significant implications for policy and homeowner decision-making Energy • 11 Dec 23
How growing up in poverty impacts children Poverty can affect a child's physical and mental health, social, emotional and cognitive development Psychology • 04 Oct 23
How growing up in poverty impacts children Poverty can affect a child's physical and mental health, social, emotional and cognitive development Psychology • 04 Oct 23
How can Ireland ensure its gas and energy supplies are secure? Price is one element of energy supply we have to deal with, but physical access to gas and the security of that supply matters too. Energy • 11 Oct 23
How can Ireland ensure its gas and energy supplies are secure? Price is one element of energy supply we have to deal with, but physical access to gas and the security of that supply matters too. Energy • 11 Oct 23
Is a winter energy crunch on the cards this year? While Europe has moved away from Russia's pipeline gas, it will still remain exposed to the volatility of global gas markets Energy • 19 Sep 23
Is a winter energy crunch on the cards this year? While Europe has moved away from Russia's pipeline gas, it will still remain exposed to the volatility of global gas markets Energy • 19 Sep 23
How much is inflation taking from your salary? Inflation can eat away at our salaries until we're earning double what we used to, but only able to buy half as much Cost of Living • 11 Sep 23
How much is inflation taking from your salary? Inflation can eat away at our salaries until we're earning double what we used to, but only able to buy half as much Cost of Living • 11 Sep 23
Are electricity bills going to come down and stay down? Wholesale electricity prices have been falling since January 2023 so when can we expect to see lower household bills? Energy • 19 Jun 23
Are electricity bills going to come down and stay down? Wholesale electricity prices have been falling since January 2023 so when can we expect to see lower household bills? Energy • 19 Jun 23
When are we going to see a drop in Irish food prices? A food economist talks about what's happening with food prices in Ireland right now and when we'll see some change at the checkout Cost of Living • 10 May 23
When are we going to see a drop in Irish food prices? A food economist talks about what's happening with food prices in Ireland right now and when we'll see some change at the checkout Cost of Living • 10 May 23
How does raising interest rates help fight inflation and prices? The ECB hope their series of ongoing interest rate hikes will reduce inflation and help with the cost of living crisis Economics • 05 May 23
How does raising interest rates help fight inflation and prices? The ECB hope their series of ongoing interest rate hikes will reduce inflation and help with the cost of living crisis Economics • 05 May 23
