#Cost of living

Articles and features relating to the increasing cost of living in Ireland

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Woman taking out money from wallet
Caitríona Redmond: 10 things I've learned from living on a budget
This year marks 16 years since I changed my life for the better by spending less

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Fianna Fail think in - Tullamore
Stamp duty cut for first-time buyers on table for Budget 2027, Taoiseach says
Micheál Martin says there is still time to discuss tax cuts as he signals support for a proposal from Seamus McGrath

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

10 ways to save money on energy bills when working from home - as winter energy cap announced
Airtricity announces €310 average annual energy bill increase for 296,000 customers
Electricity-only customers could pay €172 more annually, while gas-only households face an average €139 increase.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Coalition urged to immediately reverse planned bus and rail fare hikes
Coalition urged to immediately reverse planned bus and rail fare hikes
Micheál Martin has defended the increases, saying 27% of the population will retain free transport

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Government urged to halt 15% public transport fare increase
Government urged to halt 15% public transport fare increase
Opposition parties have criticised the planned increases, with some Dublin fares set to rise while children’s fares are expected to fall

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Group of People with Different Disabilities
Budget 2027 to introduce new cost-of-disability payment
Micheál Martin and Dara Calleary are pushing for the new benefit but it is likely to be phased in gradually

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

'I thought this was a cost-of-living protest': Migrants and chemtrails criticised at Dublin protest
'I thought this was a cost-of-living protest': Migrants and chemtrails criticised at Dublin protest
Kildare councillor Tom McDonnell said the GAA was 'complicit in everything' and criticised the jihadist militant group Boko Haram

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Female College Students Opening Exam Results
Caitríona Redmond: Your store cupboard essentials and discounts for students starting college
Whether heading to digs, campus accommodation or shared houses, or even with a long commute, the next few years will be expensive.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

computer class
Schoolbooks are free, so why are Irish parents paying hundreds for digital devices?
Parents are questioning whether individually owned screens are essential for learning as concerns grow over cost, distraction and digital literacy.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

The future of Irish grocery: Private labels, AI, and the brand within a brand
The future of Irish grocery: Private labels, AI, and the brand within a brand
Bank of Ireland head of retail sector

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Irish Government's Summer Economic Statement
Elaine Loughlin: The budget numbers look good — until the corporation tax luck runs out
Successive spending overruns and reliance on corporation tax are leaving Ireland exposed when difficult economic choices eventually arrive

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Dáil backs fuel excise cuts extension as Tánaiste warns against long-term tax rises
Dáil backs fuel excise cuts extension as Tánaiste warns against long-term tax rises
Government wins Dáil backing to delay fuel tax increases, while opposition warns motorists will still face higher costs from November.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Is the Government making it up on the hoof over fuel prices?
The Mick Clifford Podcast: Is the Government making it up on the hoof over fuel prices?
Political editor Elaine Loughlin examines the fuel tax U-turn, fears of renewed protests and what rising oil prices could mean for Government

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Waitress Serving Drinks To Group Of Friends Sitting At Table In Pub Garden Enjoying Drink Together
Cost-of-living crisis forces people to reduce spending on nights out and holidays
Notably, more women than men said their income had fallen, while those with difficulty making ends meet were more than twice as likely to experience reduced income

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Fuel prices
Paul Hosford: Covid has made it difficult for Governments to refuse financial dig-outs
There is now a political expectation: when prices rise, the State will step in to cushion consumers. That expectation is difficult to reverse, writes Paul Hosford

Fri, 28 Aug, 2026

Andy Burnham visit to Northern Ireland
McDonald accuses Burnham of 'burying his head in the sand' over border poll
The Sinn Féin leader criticised Mr Burnham’s comments, saying a prime minister does not have the right dismiss a commitment made within the Good Friday Agreement

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Vhi announces 2.75% health insurance price increase from October
Vhi announces 2.75% health insurance price increase from October
Vhi says rising healthcare demand and claims costs are behind the latest increase, with some family plans rising by more than €20 monthly

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Middle East conflict
Cabinet agrees phased rollback of fuel excise cuts from November
Cabinet has agreed to restore fuel excise rates gradually, while extending the NORA levy cut until the end of October

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Large budget package and tax cuts will only drive up prices, finance watchdog warns
Large budget package and tax cuts will only drive up prices, finance watchdog warns
Irish Fiscal Advisory Council said a 6% increase in spending was higher than the sustainable growth rate of the economy of about 5% and was not appropriate for the current position the economy is in

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon price rises in western Europe ‘highest in world’
Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon price rises in western Europe ‘highest in world’
A series of price rises by Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime over the past three years have seen European viewers hit by the largest average rises in subscription charges.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Who is the Cork entrepreneur behind one of Ireland's biggest wind energy investors?
Who is the Cork entrepreneur behind one of Ireland's biggest wind energy investors?
Temporis Group is run by David Watson who has a philosophy doctorate from Cambridge and a chemistry degree from UCC

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Irish Government's Summer Economic Statement
Budget 2027: Ministers told to find savings in their departments
Jack Chambers has been giving fellow ministers a ‘sobering assessment’ of Ireland's public finances ahead October's budget

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Wind energy: Why does Ireland still have only one community-owned wind farm?
Wind energy: Why does Ireland still have only one community-owned wind farm?
Templederry in Tipperary is an outlier: Shareholder John Forgarty thinks he knows why. He and other experts spoke with NEIL MICHAEL for today's 'Irish Examiner' wind energy special report

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Trump Canada
Canada vows ‘dollar-for-dollar’ retaliation after US trade deal talks collapse
Mark Carney says Canada will retaliate against US tariffs after last-minute negotiations failed to produce a trade agreement

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Ikea Ireland's profits more than doubled to €15.75m last year
Ikea Ireland's profits more than doubled to €15.75m last year
Ikea Ireland's revenues rose by only 0.36% to €247.33m amid subdued consumer confidence due to the cost-of-living crisis

Fri, 21 Aug, 2026

Fuel prices
Government shelves planned 10c diesel and 9c petrol excise increases
Cabinet will formally approve the move before TDs vote on a financial resolution to delay the planned fuel excise increases

Fri, 21 Aug, 2026

Fuel prices
Government could recall Dáil to delay September fuel excise hikes, minister says
Peter Burke says escalating Middle East tensions have prompted the Government to review the timing of planned fuel tax increases

Thu, 20 Aug, 2026

Spurred By Rising Prices, Phoenix Undergoes A New Housing Boom
House prices rise 5.6% but annual growth hits lowest level since January 2024
House prices continued to rise nationally in June, but the annual rate of growth fell to its lowest level since early 2024.

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Fewer medical cards being issued despite cost-of-living crisis
Fewer medical cards being issued despite cost-of-living crisis
Last year, for the third year in a row, fewer medical cards were held than previous years, dropping from 1.611m cards in 2023 to 1.552m last year

Tue, 18 Aug, 2026

Solar panels in Ireland: Could now be the time to cut your rising electricity bills?
Solar panels in Ireland: Could now be the time to cut your rising electricity bills?
Rising gas prices and record solar uptake are prompting Irish households to consider whether panels can deliver long-term savings

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Woman paying bills
Caitríona Redmond: The hidden costs of living alone
From housing and holidays to insurance and utilities, single adults often pay more for the basics. The toll isn’t always financial either.

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

Electric bill charges paper
Pinergy to hike electricity prices by almost 10% from September
Around 28,000 households will face higher bills from September as wholesale energy costs continue to rise and arrears reach record levels.

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Ger Hyland who is President of the Irish Road Haulage Association said hauliers feel helpless as motor, employer liability and p
Farmers and hauliers seek delay in excise rate hike
According to AA Ireland, excise rates cuts has seen temporary reductions of 27c per litre on petrol and 32c on diesel

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Close Up Of Woman Opening Euro Energy Bill During Cost Of Living Crisis
More households in energy arrears than ever before, CRU figures show
The amount of money owed on electricity arrears has climbed to an average of €512.02, while the amount for gas arrears figure has climbed to €223.57

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Straight into my basket you go
Caitríona Redmond: Could fixed discounts on grocery prices help with the cost of living here?
There are moves afoot to fix or drop grocery prices in both New York and Scotland

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Mayo pub spending surges by 210% after All-Ireland win 
Mayo pub spending surges by 210% after All-Ireland win 
Data shows All-Ireland finals fuel spend surge across pubs, restaurants, and fast food

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Elaine Loughlin: Reliance on fruit and veg imports reveals just how vulnerable our food security is
Elaine Loughlin: Reliance on fruit and veg imports reveals just how vulnerable our food security is
We must start treating our fruit and vegetable producers as a national asset to be protected.

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Wind turbines in Ireland aerial view
Alan Healy: We're throwing away the cheap electricity — then paying to import the dear stuff
There is a bitter irony about €41 increase in electricity bills coming into effect in October which is needed to strengthen a grid that is unable to carry the cheap electricity we do generate

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Young woman enjoys time in kitchen with a smile while looking out the window during a sunny day
Joan Cronin: Free women often choose to remain child-free — why's that so hard to understand?
While finance can influence family planning, particularly the number of children women will have, it is rarely the sole deciding factor

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Inflation figures
Cost of living fears weighs heavily on Irish public as consumer sentiment dips
"Ddisappointing" softening in sentiment came despite lower retail fuel costs in July and a slight easing in inflation,

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Close Up Of Person With Addiction To Online Gambling Or Shopping Using Credit Card And Mobile Phone
Caitríona Redmond: How new €3 customs charge is changing online shopping habits
Items from outside the EU are attracting higher levies, but the quality of the goods is also coming under the microscope

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Newlyweds cutting wedding cake
Colin Sheridan: How has the Government performed after 548 days in office?
Colin Sheridan argues governments should be judged by delivery, not promises, as key election commitments remain unmet

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Budget 2027: €1.5bn in tax cuts, and ministers must 'prioritise' if they seek to increase spending
Budget 2027: €1.5bn in tax cuts, and ministers must 'prioritise' if they seek to increase spending
Jack Chambers tells departments 'real trade-offs and prioritisation will be required' as 'there’s less available across Government next year than there was last year'

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Close-up boy studying at home with tablet and doing school homework. Distance learning online education or stay at home concept.
Wider mix of expenses makes it harder for parents to plan and absorb school costs, survey says
Primary school parents told the Irish League of Credit Unions they expect to spend €1,607 across the school year, while post-primary school parents expect to spend €2,142

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

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