#Cost of living

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

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I compared grocery receipts from 2022 to today — here's how much more a basket costs now
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Electric Ireland customers to pay up to €138 more annually under new price rises
More than one million customers will face higher energy bills from July amid rising wholesale market pressures

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Free accommodation for Ukrainians to be withdrawn by March 2027
Free state accommodation for Ukrainians living in Ireland will be withdrawn by March 2027 and payments will be available to those who return home, the Justice Minister has said.

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Spotify Adds Covid Notices In Effort To Stop Rogan Boycotts
Spotify boss defends move to AI-generated music
Spotify’s chief executive has defended the company’s move into AI-generated music, claiming it offers users and creators a better alternative to piracy and unregulated AI slop.

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Consumer sentiment recovers slightly in May as energy cost concerns ease
Consumer sentiment recovers slightly in May as energy cost concerns ease
Economist Austin Hughes said the improvement in consumer sentiment in May could reflect two different developments — a ceasefire in the Middle East and the Irish Government introducing supports in response to the global energy crisis

Fri, 22 May, 2026

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Rents rose a record 4.4% after Government reforms came into force, new report shows
A new report suggests that landlords delayed putting properties on the market to take advantage of the new system

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Galway West: Fianna Fáil's young Cillian Keane wooing voters for transfers
Galway West: Fianna Fáil's young Cillian Keane wooing voters for transfers
Political Correspondent Louise Burne joined the youngest candidate in Friday's by-election as he put in the work on the doorsteps

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Homeless figures
Renters face return to parents' box room due to eviction threat - SF claims
Tens of thousands of renters do not know where they will be living in six months’ time due to the threat of eviction, Sinn Féin’s housing spokesperson has said.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Student fees will only go down under Government, says minister
Higher education minister says future fee reductions will be delivered alongside targeted supports for struggling student households

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Fianna Fail Ard Fheis
Taoiseach promises family-focused Budget amid concerns over Iran conflict and oil prices
Government signals stronger focus on household supports as global instability threatens economic and budgetary projections

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Iran War Strait of Hormuz
Government must 'stop people freezing to death' in winter if Iran war continues, groups warn
Also, public expenditure minister Jack Chambers received Cabinet approval to introduce stricter spending controls to tackle department overruns

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Irish pubs are dying: VFI chief calls for emergency government action
Irish pubs are dying: VFI chief calls for emergency government action
'A pub is more than just a business. It performs a vitally important public function as a hub of social and cultural life'

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Cost of electricity: halogen bulb and twenty Euro notes
Energy suppliers not making 'excessive' profits from soaring gas and electricity prices, watchdog says
CRU report also suggests the average household could save €395 for electricity and €184 for gas a year by switching their tariffs

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Belfast
Ireland's new savings scheme will be capped to prevent 'uber wealthy' from exploiting it
Tánaiste said other countries have introduced caps on the amount of money that can be invested

Thu, 07 May, 2026

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National Oil Reserve Agency boss: Middle East conflict has caused 'absolute uncertainty'
NORA generally holds 90 days’ worth of oil reserves – the release of those barrels would reduce that reserve to roughly 80 days

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Iran War Strait of Hormuz
Iranian-flagged oil tanker fired on by US fighter as Trump gives Tehran new ultimatum
The US military fired on an Iranian-flagged oil tanker on Wednesday, shortly after Donald Trump issued a fresh ultimatum to Tehran, telling it to accept a deal to end the war or face a new wave of US bombing “at a much higher level and intensity ...

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Richmond Village housing development
Taoiseach accused of 'gutless' response to rising energy prices
Micheál Martin defended the Government's record on the cost of living during Leaders' Questions in the Dáil

Wed, 06 May, 2026

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Two million airline seats cut amid soaring jet fuel prices
Rescheduling in May could be followed by summer cancellations as Middle East war continues to disrupt fuel supplies

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Meet the Irish electrician turning rubbish into renewable energy devices
Meet the Irish electrician turning rubbish into renewable energy devices
Former electrician Barra Mulligan has spent 20 years transforming everyday scrap into homemade wind and river turbines, writes Sarah Horgan

Sun, 03 May, 2026

By-election candidates accuse Government of 'gaslighting' the public in fiery debate
By-election candidates accuse Government of 'gaslighting' the public in fiery debate
The fiery debate featured Janice Boylan of Sinn Féin, Social Democrat Daniel Ennis, Fine Gael’s Ray McAdam, and Ruth O’Dea of the Labour Party

Sun, 03 May, 2026

National Fuel Protest
Further fuel protests will take place before October's budget, spokesmen say
James Geoghegan and John Dallon were the main spokespeople for fuel protests that blocked off O’Connell Street in Dublin for days last month

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Save Energy, Reducing Electricity Use
Prepay Power hikes bills as over one million households warned of rising energy costs
Energy supplier announces price increases citing rising wholesale costs, with further hikes expected across the market in coming weeks

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Energy costs
One in seven households struggle with energy bills as ESRI urges targeted supports
Study finds widespread energy affordability challenges and suggests targeted supports could reduce costs while better helping vulnerable households

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

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Spotify hikes prices again — but subscriber numbers and revenue keep climbing
Streaming giant increases subscription costs in key markets while continuing to expand its global user base and revenues

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

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Bacik: Incoherent, whack-a-mole Government approach to cost-of-living
The Labour leader said the Government should stop refusing to hold a mini budget, saying it has essentially unveiled similar in multiple parts

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Fuel blockaders 'squeezed €500m from the public purse just like burger barons', says union leader
Fuel blockaders 'squeezed €500m from the public purse just like burger barons', says union leader
Owen Reidy said if the Government can find €1.25bn for those groups, it can afford a cost-of-living package for workers

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

EPH Controls: From wheelbarrow beginnings to a new €15m HQ by Cork's Kinsale Road
EPH Controls: From wheelbarrow beginnings to a new €15m HQ by Cork's Kinsale Road
Cork company EPH is now the market leader in the Irish heating controls industry

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Israel-Hamas conflict
'People cannot wait': Sinn Féin calls for 'emergency budget' immediately
The Sinn Féin Ard Fheis started in Belfast on Friday evening and will continue throughout Saturday

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Taoiseach discounts mini budget talk saying 'bulk' of surplus has already been allocated
The Taoiseach also said he does not 'anticipate' there being a 'budget before the budget' on October 6

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Heathrow Stock
Holiday plans at risk? What Irish travellers need to know about flight disruption 
Airlines are cutting schedules as fuel costs rise, leaving Irish travellers weighing disruption risks and consumer rights this summer

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Peter Aiken: Shows will be 'cancelled left right and centre' due to oil prices increasing
Peter Aiken: Shows will be 'cancelled left right and centre' due to oil prices increasing
Speaking ahead of a summer of major gigs in Cork, the music promoter also criticised the delays around an event centre being built 

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Spring Economic Statement
Harris rules out mini budget but leaves door open to energy credits this winter
Government resists calls for fresh cost-of-living measures now but signals targeted supports could return later this year

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Garda gear up to prosecute 'cowards' who made threats during fuel protests
Garda gear up to prosecute 'cowards' who made threats during fuel protests
"Anonymous cowards" who threatened gardaí during the fuel protests may soon be prosecuted, with incident rooms now set up across the country to investigate threats made during the fuel protests.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Spring Economic Statement
No recession forecast for Ireland but Budget 2027 will require tough trade-offs, ministers warn
Government forecasts continued economic growth despite global risks, but warns Budget 2027 will require spending restraint and difficult fiscal choices

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Harris insists he still wants beneficial tax changes in next budget
Harris insists he still wants beneficial tax changes in next budget
The Spring Economic Forecast will be discussed at Cabinet on Tuesday and will outline the parameters of Budget 2027, which will be announced on October 6

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Energy bills
Household electricity prices could rise by up to 9% by summer, minister warns
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) said the volatility of market gas prices is likely to continue, making it 'impossible to predict how the retail market will react'

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

National Fuel Protest
Are disruptive protests the new political force in Ireland? Fuel blockades expose state vulnerabilities
Fuel blockades reveal a shift towards disruptive, decentralised protest tactics that challenge traditional politics and force faster government engagement

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
Government ‘acutely aware’ of pain and fear caused by rising fuel prices
Fianna Fáil and the coalition government are “acutely aware” of the “real pain and fear” caused by , the Taoiseach has said.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

From defiance to departure: 45 hours that changed everything for Michael Healy-Rae
From defiance to departure: 45 hours that changed everything for Michael Healy-Rae
A sudden reversal, internal pressure and local politics combined to trigger a dramatic exit that caught Government off guard

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
Cost-of-living protests reveal growing anger at Government and a vacuum in Irish politics
Fuel protests have exposed a growing disconnect in Irish politics, leaving parties scrambling to reconnect with disaffected voters

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

National Fuel Protest
Gareth O'Callaghan: The voices you didn’t hear during the protests are the ones that matter most
Personal stories reveal the emotional and financial toll of illness, inequality and rising costs beyond headline-grabbing protests

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Dublin city centre incident
Industrial action 'inevitable' without meaningful talks on pay, Government warned
Government must meet unions 'halfway' on supports for PAYE workers

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Leaders' Questions
Simon Harris admits Ireland is relying on 'dirty fossil fuels'
Tánaiste confirmed that public expenditure minister will engage with the opposition on concerns that the Critical Infrastructure Bill will limit people’s ability to object to projects on environmental grounds

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

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War with Iran is 'close to over', Trump claims
U. S. President Donald Trump has said the war he launched with Israel on Iran is close to over, as the army chief of mediator Pakistan arrived in Tehran to try to prevent a renewal of the conflict.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Fianna Fáil TDs criticise Government saying social contract ‘strained to breaking point’
Fianna Fáil TDs criticise Government saying social contract ‘strained to breaking point’
Three Fianna Fáil TDs warn of growing disconnect between voters and politics, urging renewed focus on delivering tangible results

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

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