#Cost of living

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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

Irish Examiner view: Delay in fuel supports at odds with speed of price hikes
Irish Examiner view: Delay in fuel supports at odds with speed of price hikes
It is unfortunate that the consumer always seems to be the one paying the price

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

Fishing fleet could be grounded within weeks due to fuel costs
Fishing fleet could be grounded within weeks due to fuel costs
Fish shortages likely if Government fails to support industry, processors warn

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Fuel prices
Government finalising support package as Middle East crisis continues to send fuel prices soaring
Measures to include targeted supports for those most at risk of fuel poverty, and assistance for key sectors such as haulage

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Government to tackle fuel prices, help the vulnerable and hauliers next week, Tánaiste confirms
Government to tackle fuel prices, help the vulnerable and hauliers next week, Tánaiste confirms
However, Simon Harris has also warned that any measures announced on Tuesday could be for short periods of time

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Pumps at a petrol station, close up
Fuel costs may be reduced next week with hauliers set for talks on finer details
Representatives from the Irish Road Haulage Association are to meet with officials from the Department of Transport over the weekend to discuss the finer details of government support

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Hauliers to get fuel excise relief and diesel rebate boost under Government plans
Hauliers to get fuel excise relief and diesel rebate boost under Government plans
Fuel excise relief and enhanced diesel rebates form part of wider Government measures responding to rising energy costs

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

Government plans 'appropriate intervention' on rising fuel prices
Government plans 'appropriate intervention' on rising fuel prices
'This Government understands the pressures families and businesses are under,' says Simon Harris 

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Housing crisis deepens as Irish property prices surge and affordability concerns grow
Housing crisis deepens as Irish property prices surge and affordability concerns grow
New CSO figures show rising property prices nationwide, with supply shortages continuing to drive affordability challenges for buyers

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Irish Budget 2026
Government extended mortgage tax break against expert advice
Pre-budget submission warned continuing mortgage interest relief scheme could discourage banks from lowering interest rates and simply boost their profitability

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US
Government nearing decision on cost-of-living measures 'within days'
Both Taoiseach and Tánaiste signal supports are coming following weeks of ministers mulling over any financial assistance in the wake of the Iran war

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Caitríona Redmond: Fancy eating well for less? There’s an app for that
Caitríona Redmond: Fancy eating well for less? There’s an app for that
The rising cost of fuel will impact grocery prices, but consumers can still bag restaurant-quality food on a tight budget

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

US and Israeli attacks on Iran
Government rules out emergency mini budget as fuel and energy prices soar 
Simon Harris said the Government is 'preparing a range of measures', adding that there will be a 'lot more clarity as to what may be required' by the end of the month

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US
Taoiseach hints at excise cuts for fuel amid soaring cost of energy
Micheál Martin said the Government is planning to target any reliefs on energy to those 'most in need'

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US
Taoiseach says any help on energy prices will target those 'most in need'
Micheál Martin has said the Government is keeping all options “under active review” to deal with the energy price surge

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Q&A: Should we expect Government support as oil prices continue to increase?
Q&A: Should we expect Government support as oil prices continue to increase?
A massive response to an economy-altering war is not a new thing for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to have to contend with

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Fishing industry seeks Government help as soaring fuel costs threaten Irish fleet
Fishing industry seeks Government help as soaring fuel costs threaten Irish fleet
Fishing industry groups warn rising fuel prices and Brexit quota cuts are threatening the viability of Ireland’s fleet

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

27/5/2010. Government to sell VHI
Average health insurance premiums reach €1,902
The Health Insurance Authority also found that the number of people who have private health insurance has increased to 2.55 million

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Harris warns Europe must be ready to act as Middle East war drives oil price volatility
Harris warns Europe must be ready to act as Middle East war drives oil price volatility
Tánaiste says Ireland is closely monitoring fuel costs as Middle East conflict drives volatility in global oil markets

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Hauliers call off planned protest in Dublin on Tuesday
Hauliers call off planned protest in Dublin on Tuesday
The Irish Road Haulage Association confirmed it is suspending the protest, after discussions took place between the transport minister and the association's president

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Calculating energy efficiency and energy bill papers
Government not 'ruling anything in or out' around energy cost supports
Tánaiste Simon Harris said there would be 50,000 more households able to access the Fuel Allowance from this week

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Energy bills
Government rules out energy credits as Middle East war sparks potential cost-of-living crisis
Government sources dismiss the idea of cost-of-living aid for Irish consumers as US-Israel-Iran conflict expands across the Middle East

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Man filling oil tank with domestic heating kerosene. England, UK
Government 'must act now' on 'extortionate' price of home heating oil, Dáil told
Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane said the Government's response had been 'out of touch' as consumers had seen hundreds of euro added to the cost of heating their homes

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

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