#Cost of living

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Whitegate fuel protest grows as gardaí issue legal warning to demonstrators
Whitegate fuel protest grows as gardaí issue legal warning to demonstrators
Crowds gather at Whitegate refinery amid fuel protests, with Gardaí warning of enforcement and possible legal consequences

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
Fuel protests ‘beyond the pale’ and harming economy, says Taoiseach
Taoiseach warns protests are disrupting essential services and infrastructure as pressure grows to restore fuel supply access nationwide

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

'Act of national sabotage': Forecourts could run out of fuel 'as early as Thursday' due to depot blockades
'Act of national sabotage': Forecourts could run out of fuel 'as early as Thursday' due to depot blockades
Widespread tractor protests disrupt traffic, block fuel depots and raise concerns about supply chains and emergency access nationwide

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
Gardaí instructed to ensure access to ports and fuel depots during protests
Government and gardaí respond to ongoing fuel protests, with concerns over disruption to transport, emergency services and supply chains

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
Further fuel protests expected as major disruption continues
Second day of fuel protests brings widespread disruption, with blocked depots, traffic delays and Government criticism of escalating action

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
Taoiseach warns fuel protesters of penalties and rules out direct talks
Taoiseach warns of legal consequences for disruptive protests while insisting Government will only engage with recognised representative groups

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
Price of fuel ‘costing lives’, say protesters causing gridlock in Dublin
Protesters with tractors have caused gridlock in Dublin city centre over caused by the war in Iran.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Students struggling with cost of living should seek welfare supports, says minister
TUI president says union is prepared to 'act boldly' if long‑running issues around pay, workloads, and secure employment are not resolved

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

'There’s a real opening for it’: Cork discount store eyes rollout after early success
'There’s a real opening for it’: Cork discount store eyes rollout after early success
Owner of Cork discount retail warehouse plans store rollout

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Man filling up the gas tank with gasoline
Pressure on Government to tackle increasing energy costs
Department of Finance chief economist says that 'all roads lead to higher inflation and weaker growth'

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: What does the fuel crisis mean for the ordinary person?
The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: What does the fuel crisis mean for the ordinary person?
Today's guest, Professor Aoife Foley, says Ireland must now prioritise onshore wind

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Fuel protests: Commuters still face chaos as major roads and bridges blocked 
Fuel protests: Commuters still face chaos as major roads and bridges blocked 
Slow-moving convoys disrupt major routes nationwide as protesters highlight fuel costs and motorists face significant delays

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

€4 for a coffee is not expensive when you consider it’s a small miracle in a cup
€4 for a coffee is not expensive when you consider it’s a small miracle in a cup
That seemingly modest drink represents one of the most complex and morally tangled supply chains on Earth, writes Colin Sheridan

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Irish fuel price protest
Motorists warned to brace for traffic chaos as hauliers distance themselves from protest
In Cork convoys are planned at Ballincollig, Watergrasshill, Midleton, Mallow, Macroom, and across West Cork

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Girl with colorful balloons
Caitríona Redmond: The surprising ways Iran conflict could hit our pockets 
From clothing and helium balloons to taking the stairs and turning off the air conditioning, the Iran conflict may impact your way of living in the months ahead

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

School bus
School transport services at risk after Easter over fuel price surge, operator warns
Rising fuel prices could disrupt school and community transport services as operators warn current supports no longer sufficient

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Art programme launched
Basic Income for the Arts scheme to open applications on April 15
2,000 artists across Ireland will be selected to receive the payment of €325 per week for three years under the €18.27m budget that is available

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Ryanair comments on Norwegian
Jet fuel supplies could be disrupted in May and June by Iran war – Ryanair chief
Government insists fuel supplies remain secure as aviation and energy concerns rise amid escalating Iran conflict

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Social Welfare office
Social welfare payment dates changed due to Easter bank holiday
Early social welfare payments and fuel supports aim to ease pressure on households during Easter bank holiday period

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
How can I make my car as fuel-efficient as possible?
With the price of petrol within touching distance of €2 per litre — and diesel even higher — you want to make sure you get the best fuel economy from your vehicle.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Israel Iran US
Donald Trump says US operations in Middle East will end 'very soon'
Many countries in Europe have called the conflict illegal, with some blocking Israeli and US planes from moving weapons through their airspace

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Diesel fuel sales
Ireland set for months of high fuel prices even if war in Middle East ended today
"For every attack there will be pipes and machinery that will have to be rebuilt, all of which takes a long time"

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Government urged to 'think outside the box' to provide further fuel support
Government urged to 'think outside the box' to provide further fuel support
The cost of fuel could possibly be up as much as 15c per litre by Tuesday, according to motor industry sources

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Man holding shopping basket with bread and milk groceries in supermarket
Caitríona Redmond: Simple supermarket swaps to save money
The cost of living isn’t getting any cheaper. Could own-brand or private-label products be the secret to cutting the cost of your weekly shop?

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Man filling up the gas tank with gasoline
Inflation in Ireland rises to 3.6% as energy costs surge
Energy prices are estimated to have risen by 11.1% in March and were up by 12.3% over the 12 months

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Simon Harris says fuel crisis is 'worsening by the day'
Simon Harris says fuel crisis is 'worsening by the day'
Government's excise cuts being negated by higher prices caused by strikes on energy infrastructure

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Financial Services Ireland calls for tax exemption for investment accounts
Financial Services Ireland calls for tax exemption for investment accounts
FSI said the initial goal of the accounts is to help 'more people in Ireland become financially resilient through investing' and get more money into capital markets to help fund growth

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Accelerating Infrastructure launch
Simon Harris warns global energy crisis has reached ‘historic proportion’
Tánaiste among European finance ministers who gathered in Brussels on Friday for a Eurogroup meeting to discuss the impact of the war in Iran

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

TV Remote Control with Netflix Button
Dodgy boxes vs streaming costs: why Irish users risk piracy despite security warnings
Rising subscription costs and content fragmentation are pushing some viewers towards illegal streaming despite legal and cyber security risks

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Payment left for restaurant meal
Irish consumers 'bracing themselves for a major hit to their spending power'
Petrol, diesel, and home heating oil prices rose rapidly in March, leaving Irish consumers 'bracing themselves for a major hit to their spending power'

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Alan Healy: Who really benefits from a cut in fuel excise duty?
S Alan Healy: Who really benefits from a cut in fuel excise duty?
The real lesson for Ireland from the conflict in Iran is not about excise cuts but that we have again sleepwalked into a position of extreme energy exposure

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Woman using smartphone and credit card for online shopping on laptop
One in three websites displayed incorrect discounts during Black Friday
Boots, DID Electrical, and Brown Thomas Arnotts successfully prosecuted by Ireland's CCPC as consumer watchdogs across Europe swoop on 300 online retailers

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Irish farmers warn of price war after Lidl cuts milk and butter prices amid rising costs
Irish farmers warn of price war after Lidl cuts milk and butter prices amid rising costs
Retailers cut milk and butter prices nationwide, but farm groups warn rising costs mean producers face mounting financial strain

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Domestic abuse
Women more likely to feel downhearted or depressed than men, new survey shows
CSO Survey on Income and Living Conditions found over 65s reported higher levels of satisfaction with their lives and financial situation than younger age groups

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Iran war to have greater impact on fuel prices than invasion of Ukraine, ESRI warns
Iran war to have greater impact on fuel prices than invasion of Ukraine, ESRI warns
The research institute has also warned against cutting indirect taxes such as excise duties, which disproportionately impact higher income households 

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Irish Budget 2024
Minister defends reintroduction of State exam fees
State Examinations Commission has notified schools that families will once again be required to pay €116 per Leaving Certificate candidate and €109 per Junior Cycle candidate

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Motorists to see price cuts as fuel excise reductions come into force
Motorists to see price cuts as fuel excise reductions come into force
Dáil backs excise cuts to ease pressure on motorists, with opposition criticising measures as insufficient and delayed

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Detail of a fuel pump in a gas station
Paul Hosford: Unwinding fuel supports may prove difficult 
The measures are forecast to cost the exchequer somewhere around €250m, but expire at the end of May

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Young woman refilling petrol in gas station
Government accused of doing 'bare minimum' in measures to address spiralling fuel prices
Opposition says Government has 'abandoned' households who rely on home heating oil

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach calls for lower energy use as Government unveils €250m fuel cost measures
Taoiseach calls for lower energy use as Government unveils €250m fuel cost measures
Government unveils €250m support package while Taoiseach calls for reduced consumption and warns retailers on passing on cuts

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

When will I see fuel price changes at the pumps?
When will I see fuel price changes at the pumps?
Prices at the pumps will be cut by between 15c and 20c until the end of May

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

'Too expensive': Lapsed health insurance at highest rate for a decade
'Too expensive': Lapsed health insurance at highest rate for a decade
The average household cost for insurance is now over €2,500, up significantly from €2,185 in 2023

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Government leaders agree cuts of 15c on petrol and 20c on diesel 
Government leaders agree cuts of 15c on petrol and 20c on diesel 
The Government has stressed that any measures taken to address spiralling fuel prices will be 'time-bound'

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Hand refilling the car with fuel at the gasoline station
Excise duty and levy cuts set to be agreed on to help with fuel prices
Simon Harris said the war has already impacted Ireland's finances, adding that he expects the economy 'to continue to grow this year, albeit at a slower pace than previously envisaged' 

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

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