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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

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OPINION: Running on empty - we need meaningful change not token handouts

With the rising cost of home electricity, home heating oil and other fuels - and the knock on effect of increased petrol and diesel prices on all consumer goods - we would all love to find ways to reduce our energy costs. The recently ...

10 Feb 2022 at 10:33

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

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 national ...

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 he made on ...

08 Feb 2022 at 12:33

Consumer confidence nosedives amid cost of living crisis

Consumer confidence has continued to nosedive as the cost of living crisis deepens, a long-running survey shows. GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index fell five points to minus 31 in March as consumers confront a “wall of worry” ...

25 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Local News

Increased protection against electricity disconnections planned as people fall into arrears

With many people slipping into arrears due to soaring energy costs, the chairperson for the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has urged people to register as vulnerable customers to avail of protections in ...

16 Mar 2022 at 14:33

National News

Increased protection against electricity disconnections planned as people fall into arrears

18 Mar 2022 at 14:33

Sunak promises tax cuts as economy reels from soaring inflation and Ukraine war

Rishi Sunak offered help through the tax system for millions of workers as the cost-of-living crisis and war in Ukraine hit the economy. The Chancellor shielded lower earners from the impact of the forthcoming ...

23 Mar 2022 at 14:55

Growth forecast slashed as Sunak promises help to cope with economic uncertainty

Forecasts for economic growth have been slashed due to the uncertainty caused by the Ukraine war and rising inflation as Chancellor Rishi Sunak acknowledged the challenges facing the UK. The Office for Budget ...

23 Mar 2022 at 14:25

Chancellor expected to announce fuel duty cut in spring statement

Pressure is building on Rishi Sunak to unveil new plans to help struggling households as he is set to vow to “stand by” British families amid the deepening cost of living crisis. The Chancellor, who will ...

23 Mar 2022 at 02:25

National News

Bord Gáis announces massive price increase for electricity and gas

Bord Gáis has confirmed a significant price hike for its customers with the new higher rates for electricity and gas due to kick in next month. The company says it is "regrettably" increasing the ...

15 Mar 2022 at 17:33

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