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Government urged to get ‘money into people’s hands now’ as cost of living soars

The Government has been urged to “get money into people’s hands now”, as the rising cost of living hits lower and middle income families. Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty called on the Government to give direct payments of 200 euro to individuals on ...

10 Feb 2022 at 20:33

National News

Government to reveal package of measures to tackle cost of living crisis today

The Government is expected to announce a range of measures later today, Thursday, designed to tackle the spiraling cost of living. It comes amid accusations from opposition parties that the Government has failed to address rising costs and ...

10 Feb 2022 at 14:33

Local News

Taoiseach accused of ‘downright lies’ during heated Dáil exchange

The Taoiseach was accused of lying about Sinn Fein housing policy, during a heated leaders’ questions in the Dáil. Micheál Martin faced questions from Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald, who urged his Government to introduce a three-year ...

09 Feb 2022 at 21:33

Personal Finance

Squeezed household budgets ‘could put upward pressure on mortgage arrears’

The number of homeowners who are severely behind with their mortgage payments edged up towards the end of last year, figures from a trade association show. And, looking ahead, rising living costs and planned increases in National ...

10 Feb 2022 at 12:25

National News

Laois TD Sean Fleming apologises for 'stop complaining' comments about cost of living crisis

A Laois Fianna Fáil TD is in hot water after his ill judged comments about the cost of living. Deputy Seán Fleming urged people to "shop around" and not complain about the cost of living crisis, while speaking on RTÉ's Drivetime ...

08 Feb 2022 at 11:33

EU must tackle cost of living rise with same spirit as pandemic, says Finance Minister

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Pandemic threatened ‘very economic fabric of the European Union’ – Donohoe

Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, has praised the European Union for its handling of the challenge, which he said posed “the gravest of consequences for our future”, and said the same spirit is needed to tackle the soaring ...

07 Feb 2022 at 19:34

Local News

TD apologises for 'shop around' and 'stop complaining' comments about cost of living crisis

The Fianna Fáil TD who urged people to "shop around" and not complain about the cost of living crisis has issued an apology. Deputy Seán Fleming issued a statement about his heavily criticised comments which he made on ...

08 Feb 2022 at 12:33

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Fleming forced to apologise for 'shop around' comments amid cost of living crisis

The Fianna Fáil TD who urged people to "shop around" and not complain about the cost of living crisis has issued an apology. Laois-Offaly's Seán Fleming issued a statement about his heavily criticised comments which ...

08 Feb 2022 at 12:33

Scotland

Cost-of-living crisis could see more withdrawals from ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’

Turning to the “Bank of Mum and Dad” could become “more common” as the cost-of-living crisis mounts, an expert has said. Lawyer Grant Johnson said rising bills could mean that increasing numbers of parents “want – ...

09 May 2022 at 01:55

Cost of living is ‘difficult’ but ministers must control spending – Rees-Mogg

Hard-pressed households are facing a “difficult” future as inflation rises but the Government cannot spend its way out of the problem, senior minister Jacob Rees-Mogg has warned. The Brexit Opportunities Minister ...

08 May 2022 at 20:25

Shoppers ‘put brakes’ on spending due to surge in cost of living

Consumers have “put the brakes” on their shopping habits due to the soaring cost of living, according to figures. The latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor revealed that sales dipped in April after a sharp ...

10 May 2022 at 01:25

National News

National public transport fares reduced for first time in 75 years

Public transport fares have been reduced by 20% until the end of the year, marking the first national fare reduction for Ireland’s public transport in 75 years. From Monday, the reduction applies to ...

09 May 2022 at 18:33

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