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

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<p>In terms of food and non-alcoholic drink, Ireland had the third highest prices in the EU.</p>

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Irish prices on consumer items second highest in EU

Price levels in Ireland for alcohol and tobacco are more than double the EU average, new data shows

<p>The month of May broke records for most card transactions by AIB customers with just over 80m.</p>

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Consumer spending up 9% in May

<p>In its 2025 Child Poverty Monitor report, the Children’s Rights Alliance warns that 'it will take Ireland four to five generations to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty'. Stock picture: PA</p>

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Number of children in Ireland in consistent poverty rose 78% to 100,000 in just one year

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Denise Charlton: Child poverty must not be our shameful legacy

Spar wants a bigger slice of Ireland's €15bn grocery market

New childcare fee cap will not benefit most parents

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New childcare fee cap will not benefit most parents

Irish Examiner view: Reaching outward is in the Irish nature

Irish Examiner view: Reaching outward is in the Irish nature

National Museum exhibition on connections between Ireland and St Gall shows while the drive by extremists to gaze within might be appealing in a dangerous world, we have always gained more by gazing without

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Irish Examiner view: Perfect is the enemy of good

Irish Examiner view: Perfect is the enemy of good

Ireland’s IVF policies are unfinished business from the past two decades and are viewed as 'outdated and bureaucratic' by fertility experts

Sat, 31 May, 2025

'SMEs are being squeezed from every side': ISME urges National Minimum Wage reset

'SMEs are being squeezed from every side': ISME urges National Minimum Wage reset

Neil McDonnell, Chief Executive of ISME, said: 'We need policies that back Irish businesses, not just foreign multinationals.'

Wed, 28 May, 2025

100% mortgages would drive up house prices, Central Bank warns

100% mortgages would drive up house prices, Central Bank warns

Celtic Tiger-style 100% home loans would also increase risk to borrowers and banks, Mark Cassidy told the Oireachtas housing committee

Tue, 27 May, 2025

child and parent hands holding money jar, donation, saving, charity, family finance plan concept, Coronavirus economic stimulus

Cost of raising a child from 'cradle to college' has grown 60% in 10 years, study says

For teenagers who may be living away at college, rents have risen from €3,320 a year in 2015 to €4,536 in 2025

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Government rules out cost-of-living measures to fend off effects of potential US tariffs

Government rules out cost-of-living measures to fend off effects of potential US tariffs

It comes as the EU launched a 'public consultation' on a list of US imports which could become subject to EU countermeasures if negotiations do not result in the removal of US tariffs

Fri, 09 May, 2025

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Gardaí 'tied up in red tape' instead of being out on the beat, annual conference to hear

The Garda Representative Association will call on the Garda Commissioner and the minister for justice to conduct an 'immediate review' of the current policing model

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

Nearly 40% of people expect economy to be weaker by 2030

Nearly 40% of people expect economy to be weaker by 2030

Consumers concerned about tariffs, infrastructure shortfalls and cost-of-living pressures, according to new research

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

File Photo Minister for Health Leo Varadkar will launch the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill which sets out to reduce the damage tha

Crackdown planned on use of loyalty cards to buy discounted alcohol

While laws prohibit using loyalty card points to purchase alcohol, further regulations are planned for their use to buy cut-price booze

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

Government to delay introduction of living wage until 2029

Government to delay introduction of living wage until 2029

Enterprise minister Peter Burke confirmed the delay, but pointed out 'we have increased the minimum wage by 29% since January 2022'

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

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Affordability crisis drives young buyers towards social housing, says PTSB report

New research reveals nearly half of would-be buyers are considering social housing as property prices and savings challenges rise

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Cork College of FET waives all fees on hundreds of courses

Cork College of FET waives all fees on hundreds of courses

Cork College of Further Education and Training campuses at Morrison’s Island, Tramore Rd, and Douglas St in Cork city centre, and in Bishopstown, Mallow, Kinsale, and Skibbereen offer 200 Level 5 and 6 courses

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Commuters As Companies Expand In City In A 'Silent Brexit'

Housing cost the biggest worry as Irish people fear they are not saving enough

Bank of Ireland Savings and Investment Index suggests that, despite dropping to 1.8%, inflation is still a key concern too

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

US import tariffs

Chambers: No one-off measures to protect people from US-EU trade war

Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers said that the Government's plan was to be "sustainable" and protect the country in the medium term

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

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Low-income earners forced into financially risky behaviours during cost of living crisis

Families which reported the highest levels of difficulty in accessing supports tended to be those on the lowest incomes considered, and those who regularly struggled to afford life essentials

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

'Wholesalers are demanding pre-payment': Cork chocolatier warns of expensive Easter eggs

'Wholesalers are demanding pre-payment': Cork chocolatier warns of expensive Easter eggs

Rosemary Daly of the Chocolate Shop in Cork's English Market says her supply has been severely disrupted by the 'crisis' of soaring cocoa prices

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

A pensioner adjusting the temperature control on his combi boiler. Redcar, UK. 26/5/2021. Photograph: Stuart Boulton.

Cuts to Vat rate on electricity and gas to be extended for six months

Meanwhile, justice minister Jim O’Callaghan is to seek Cabinet approval to progress with Valerie’s Law

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

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Grocery prices soar: Is it still cheaper to shop in Northern Ireland?

Once a bargain-hunting hotspot, Northern Ireland is no longer a cheaper alternative for Irish grocery shoppers as prices soar

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

Ballymore Eustace Water Treatment Plant

Irish Examiner view: Tough choices on vital services as families forced to foot the bill

For months, Uisce Éireann bosses have been warning about the mismatch between government targets for housing and the pipe network needed to take water to and away from new homes

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

Man using calculator and calculate bills in home office.

Consumer sentiment falls to nine-month low amid concerns over tariffs and cost of living

Trade war with the US cited as a major concern, along with price increases, survey shows

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

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Migrants more likely to work but face higher poverty rates, ESRI study finds

Despite higher employment rates, migrants in Ireland face severe financial struggles due to high housing costs and underrecognized qualifications

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

'Forget about socialising... It’s terrible': Cork people react to rising utility and broadband prices

'Forget about socialising... It’s terrible': Cork people react to rising utility and broadband prices

New data shows one in nine households in Ireland are in arrears on their electricity bills, while almost one in four are behind on their gas bills.

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

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Quarter of households in arrears on gas bills

Latest figures show customers are €429 behind on electricity and €198 on gas bills

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Arts Council to be reviewed

Impending US tariffs put up to 80,000 jobs and future tax cuts at risk, warns finance minister

'It could also mean we have to make changes in relation to taxation, because we have to prioritise the keeping of jobs and retention of the competitiveness of our economy,' he said

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

Economy at risk as US tariffs threaten growth, jobs, and inflation, warns Donohoe

Economy at risk as US tariffs threaten growth, jobs, and inflation, warns Donohoe

The finance minister warns that widespread US tariffs on the EU could harm Ireland’s economy, affecting jobs and trade stability

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Rising cost of living pushes more Irish households into poverty, CSO figures reveal

Rising cost of living pushes more Irish households into poverty, CSO figures reveal

CSO report reveals Ireland’s poverty rate rose to 11.7% in 2024, with unemployed and renters most at risk

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

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Almost twice as many renters as homeowners find housing costs a worry, but deprivation rate falls

Enforced deprivation, according to the Central Statistics Office, includes being unable to afford a roast dinner once a week, being unable to afford two pairs of properly fitting shoes, and being unable to afford a warm waterproof coat

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Terry Prone: Michael Sheen's £1m debt payoff is more than just philanthropy

Terry Prone: Michael Sheen's £1m debt payoff is more than just philanthropy

By exposing a bizarre financial system, the actor — in a small way — is helping to reverse the generational damage debt can deliver

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Jack Chambers on energy credits: Government to move away from 'ad-hoc temporary supports'

Jack Chambers on energy credits: Government to move away from 'ad-hoc temporary supports'

The public expenditure minister confirms the Government’s shift from temporary energy credits to long-term investment, despite ongoing cost-of-living concerns

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

Sector shouldn't be 'singled out for any punishment' over Arts Council scandal, says campaign chair

Sector shouldn't be 'singled out for any punishment' over Arts Council scandal, says campaign chair

There is upset and anger, but mostly disappointment, within the sector that it has found itself in the eye of this storm through no fault of the artists, said National Campaign for the Arts chair Maria Fleming

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

Electric bill charges paper

Blow for customers as Airtricity hikes electricity and gas prices

Pinning the blame on a rise in external costs, it will see electricity bills increase by 10.5% and gas bills by 8.4%

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Demand for children’s disability services far exceed resources available, federation warns

Demand for children’s disability services far exceed resources available, federation warns

Families facing long waits for therapists and vital dentistry services

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Royal High School

Tanya Ward: Homeless and refugee children left behind by broken promises from Government

Some politicians go over and above to deliver change for children and young people, but the Children's Rights Alliance's report card has found poor outcomes in housing, mental health, and for refugees

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Laya health insurance prices to rise 6.6% as electricity costs hit two-year high

Laya health insurance prices to rise 6.6% as electricity costs hit two-year high

Millions of Irish consumers face fresh financial strain as Laya hikes health insurance premiums and electricity costs soar again

Fri, 21 Feb, 2025

Arts Council to be reviewed

Government needs to show 'fiscal restraint' and phase out cost-of-living measures, warns OECD

Intergovernmental agency said public finances need to be made more resilient

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Irish consumers see improvements in their finances but worry pain may be on the way

Irish consumers see improvements in their finances but worry pain may be on the way

Consumer sentiment reaches six month high but nervousness remains

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

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One in 14 Irish people unable to keep homes adequately warm in 2023

According to the CSO, seven out of 10 people who experienced consistent poverty in 2023 were living in rented or rent-free accommodation

Sun, 26 Jan, 2025

Head is swimming on dance floor

Irish nightclub scene on 'brink of collapse', say campaigners

Of the 83 regularly active nightclubs in Ireland, 23 of these are situated in Dublin

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

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Price of a pint of Guinness to rise again as 'increased costs' blamed

It is expected the price of a pint in a pub will increase by 20-30c. It is the fourth such price rise from Diageo, which makes Guinness, Carlsberg, Hop House 13 and Rockshore

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

German inflation accelerates more than expected towards end of 2024

German inflation accelerates more than expected towards end of 2024

While eurozone inflation retreated rapidly in 2024, it’s now seen fluctuating around its current level

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

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Rebound in global food prices to add to grocery costs

Markets brace for trade war under Trump administration

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

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Irish people earn more but housing and cost of living continue to climb, new figures show

Rent and mortgage interest, food prices, and the cost of eating out contributed to the increased cost-of-living, CSO data shows

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

Bank of Ireland & Abbey National

Falling inflation drives consumer shift to saving more

Consumer attitudes towards saving changed 'dramatically' this quarter, with four in 10 people saying now is a good time to save compared to one in four in August 2023, research finds

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

Irish consumers end 2024 on cautious note but more positive about their finances next year

Irish consumers end 2024 on cautious note but more positive about their finances next year

December Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index found households were less fearful about the prospects for their own finances in the year ahead, prompting an increase in spending plans

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024