Cost of living supports must be 'carefully considered' Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has said any decisions on easing the cost of living crisis will have to be affordable. Business • 14 Feb 23
Cost of living supports must be 'carefully considered' Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has said any decisions on easing the cost of living crisis will have to be affordable. Business • 14 Feb 23
Calls for social welfare rise over more energy credits Social Justice Ireland has said that additional cost-of-living support must include an €8 per week increase in core social welfare benefits, rather than another universal energy credit. Ireland • 13 Feb 23
Calls for social welfare rise over more energy credits Social Justice Ireland has said that additional cost-of-living support must include an €8 per week increase in core social welfare benefits, rather than another universal energy credit. Ireland • 13 Feb 23
Consumer spending in January up 17.8% - Revolut Consumer spending last month rose by 17.8% compared to the same month a year ago, according to the latest data released by online bank Revolut. Business • 13 Feb 23
Consumer spending in January up 17.8% - Revolut Consumer spending last month rose by 17.8% compared to the same month a year ago, according to the latest data released by online bank Revolut. Business • 13 Feb 23
1 in 5 restaurants at risk if VAT increases warns RAI One in every five restaurants in Ireland will be at risk of closure if the Government increases the reduced VAT rate back to 13.5% again as planned, the Restaurants Association of Ireland has warned. Business • 12 Feb 23
1 in 5 restaurants at risk if VAT increases warns RAI One in every five restaurants in Ireland will be at risk of closure if the Government increases the reduced VAT rate back to 13.5% again as planned, the Restaurants Association of Ireland has warned. Business • 12 Feb 23
Govt set to 'improve' business energy support scheme The Government is expected to improve supports for businesses struggling to pay energy bills. Politics • 11 Feb 23
Govt set to 'improve' business energy support scheme The Government is expected to improve supports for businesses struggling to pay energy bills. Politics • 11 Feb 23
Urgent poverty payments jump by 75% since 2021 The number of people applying for one-off urgent and exceptional needs payments from the Government when they find they cannot pay bills or put food on the table has increased by 75%. Ireland • 07 Feb 23
Urgent poverty payments jump by 75% since 2021 The number of people applying for one-off urgent and exceptional needs payments from the Government when they find they cannot pay bills or put food on the table has increased by 75%. Ireland • 07 Feb 23
How will Irish energy costs and supply change in the next year? The Ukraine war and the ongoing energy crisis has been felt in our pockets because of how the global energy market operates Energy • 09 Feb 23
How will Irish energy costs and supply change in the next year? The Ukraine war and the ongoing energy crisis has been felt in our pockets because of how the global energy market operates Energy • 09 Feb 23
What's the outlook on energy for Europe? A year on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, volatility continues to be key theme shaping the energy landscape Energy • 03 Feb 23
What's the outlook on energy for Europe? A year on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, volatility continues to be key theme shaping the energy landscape Energy • 03 Feb 23
Here are 4 steps which can fix the rental crisis in Ireland The good news is that we now have sufficient research to understand what's going wrong and how to put it right Renting • 03 Feb 23
Here are 4 steps which can fix the rental crisis in Ireland The good news is that we now have sufficient research to understand what's going wrong and how to put it right Renting • 03 Feb 23
More measures to ease cost of living possible - McGrath The Government may have to make further interventions to help households cope with the cost of living, Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has said. Ireland • 02 Feb 23
More measures to ease cost of living possible - McGrath The Government may have to make further interventions to help households cope with the cost of living, Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has said. Ireland • 02 Feb 23
What's the more cost-effective way to load your dishwasher? How you load up a wash is a truly personal thing, and the source of many an argument in homes across the world. living • 30 Jan 23
What's the more cost-effective way to load your dishwasher? How you load up a wash is a truly personal thing, and the source of many an argument in homes across the world. living • 30 Jan 23
Decision on energy credits will be made soon - Ryan Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said the Government will decide "in the next few weeks" whether or not to extend electricity credits into next winter. Politics • 29 Jan 23
Decision on energy credits will be made soon - Ryan Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said the Government will decide "in the next few weeks" whether or not to extend electricity credits into next winter. Politics • 29 Jan 23
How to save money on your household bills with simple maths Deciphering the complex numbers around energy costs, mortgages and supermarket prices is key to making good financial decisions Maths • 27 Jan 23
How to save money on your household bills with simple maths Deciphering the complex numbers around energy costs, mortgages and supermarket prices is key to making good financial decisions Maths • 27 Jan 23
Survey shows Irish quick to react to cost-of-living Irish people, along with Greeks were quickest to react to the rising cost of living crisis according to a new global survey. Ireland • 16 Jan 23
Survey shows Irish quick to react to cost-of-living Irish people, along with Greeks were quickest to react to the rising cost of living crisis according to a new global survey. Ireland • 16 Jan 23
An Post to raise price of domestic stamp by 10c An Post is to increase the cost of domestic stamps by 10c at the start of next month. Ireland • 11 Jan 23
An Post to raise price of domestic stamp by 10c An Post is to increase the cost of domestic stamps by 10c at the start of next month. Ireland • 11 Jan 23
5 ways to save energy if you rent your home Renting can be a challenge for environmentally conscious tenants so here are some ways to cut down on energy costs Cost of Living • 10 Jan 23
5 ways to save energy if you rent your home Renting can be a challenge for environmentally conscious tenants so here are some ways to cut down on energy costs Cost of Living • 10 Jan 23
How to understand financial jargon Two-thirds of Irish adults struggle to understand the alphabet soup of financial acronyms, waffle and jargon so what can be done? Cost of Living • 05 Jan 23
How to understand financial jargon Two-thirds of Irish adults struggle to understand the alphabet soup of financial acronyms, waffle and jargon so what can be done? Cost of Living • 05 Jan 23
Sustainable and cost-saving resolutions to make at home Going green is a goal you can achieve, says Sam Wylie-Harris. living • 04 Jan 23
Sustainable and cost-saving resolutions to make at home Going green is a goal you can achieve, says Sam Wylie-Harris. living • 04 Jan 23
Calls for energy poverty plan to be delivered quickly St Vincent de Paul has said that the Energy Poverty Action Plan approved by Cabinet last week must be delivered quickly to protect people this winter. Cost of Living • 20 Dec 22
Calls for energy poverty plan to be delivered quickly St Vincent de Paul has said that the Energy Poverty Action Plan approved by Cabinet last week must be delivered quickly to protect people this winter. Cost of Living • 20 Dec 22
Telephone Bill Queries Customers are dissatisfied with the telephone service and question the cost of their calls. Telephones • 11 Jan 23
Telephone Bill Queries Customers are dissatisfied with the telephone service and question the cost of their calls. Telephones • 11 Jan 23
Cost of energy biggest cause of worry for public The cost of energy is the biggest cause of worry among the public, followed closely by the broader cost of living, a new survey by employers' organisation Ibec has found. Business • 12 Dec 22
Cost of energy biggest cause of worry for public The cost of energy is the biggest cause of worry among the public, followed closely by the broader cost of living, a new survey by employers' organisation Ibec has found. Business • 12 Dec 22
People 'struggling enormously' - Food bank demand rises A food bank in the midwest has said that 2,000 children have accessed its services due to increases in the cost of living. Ireland • 29 Nov 22
People 'struggling enormously' - Food bank demand rises A food bank in the midwest has said that 2,000 children have accessed its services due to increases in the cost of living. Ireland • 29 Nov 22
Benefit felt from excise cut, just not 'immediately' A pricing analysis of 50% of the fuel stations in the State shows that cuts in excise duty by the Government last March were passed onto customers, although not always immediately. Ireland • 22 Nov 22
Benefit felt from excise cut, just not 'immediately' A pricing analysis of 50% of the fuel stations in the State shows that cuts in excise duty by the Government last March were passed onto customers, although not always immediately. Ireland • 22 Nov 22
Lower-income households experiencing greater inflation Inflation continues to be greater for households on lower incomes, rural households and those headed by people over 65. Business • 18 Nov 22
Lower-income households experiencing greater inflation Inflation continues to be greater for households on lower incomes, rural households and those headed by people over 65. Business • 18 Nov 22
Children 'going to bed hungry' in NI due to cost rises The cost-of-living crisis is taking its toll on the community in Northern Ireland, and there is no sign of a new Stormont Assembly in sight which experts say is needed in response. Ulster • 17 Nov 22
Children 'going to bed hungry' in NI due to cost rises The cost-of-living crisis is taking its toll on the community in Northern Ireland, and there is no sign of a new Stormont Assembly in sight which experts say is needed in response. Ulster • 17 Nov 22
