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Give me an e-scooter over a single occupancy car any day
We don’t need to ban e-scooters. We need to start planning for them
Inflation spikes just as prices were coming down on many consumer goods
Energy prices have soared just as the cost of many grocery items began to fall
‘Get to the back of the queue or leave the station’: Train users on Irish Rail inflexibility
Train travellers share experiences of what one describes as a ‘crackdown’ on ticket flexibility
Irish inflation jumps to 3.6% as energy prices surge
Latest flash estimate for inflation indicated that energy prices went up by 11.1% in March amid conflict around critical Strait of Hormuz
Price rises part of bleak backdrop to talk of ending US-Israeli war on Iran
Inside Politics: Sinn Féin says Government response made up of ‘half measures’
‘I’m losing the will to live’: Eir’s repeated let-downs overwhelm a pensioner customer
Customer in her 70s waited weeks for broadband installation
Minister downplays chance of energy credits in response to rising fuel costs
Cost-of-living measures to tackle rising fuel prices caused by Iran war include temporary excise reductions for petrol and diesel
Ireland’s surplus won’t last long if there are two more aid packages to come
This is the way our politics works now – a constant stream of demand and response
Ireland is on the cusp of another shock. What does it mean for Government’s budget plans?
If the current crisis continues, the principles of protecting tax payers and maintaining fiscal discipline could collide
Cost-of-living supports dominate Dáil with Coalition facing risk of political peril
Inside Politics: With two byelections set to take place towards the end of May, expect much focus on fuel costs if prices are still high
Retail sales contract ahead of incoming Gulf-related price shock
Energy price shock from attacks on Iran will feed through in next month’s figures and is expected to put renewed pressure on household budgets
Conflict and food insecurity
The Iran war could potentially drive another 45m people into acute food insecurity, writes the chief executive of Concern Worldwide
Irish consumers face rising costs as war in Iran threatens to escalate
ESRI and Central Bank issue concerning data in wake of fuel price rise
Inflation could climb above 4% if Iran conflict is prolonged, Central Bank warns
Regulator says spike in oil and gas prices will lead to lower growth and higher inflation
Significant variations at petrol and diesel pumps across Ireland after excise duty cuts
According to the AA, pre-war average prices of a litre of petrol and diesel were €1.72 and €1.73 respectively
Holidaymakers could face higher air fares on oil surge
Airlines warn politicians to scrap Dublin Airport cap or face economic consequences
Centrist Moderates leader Rasmussen holds balance of power in Copenhagen
Both leftist ‘red grouping’ and right-wing blue camp fell short of the 90 seats needed for a majority
ESRI criticises excise duty cut on fuel as a ‘subsidy to higher income households’
Think tank says Iran crisis will push inflation to 3.2% this year and could have lasting impact on prices
ECB won’t be ‘paralysed by hesitation’ on Iran, Lagarde says
ECB president says bank stands ready to move if Iran war fallout worsens
US to deploy more soldiers to Middle East as Trump claims to have ‘won’ Iran war
Opposition says Government’s €250m package aimed at reducing conflict’s effect on fuel prices and cost of living is one of ‘half measures’
Danish left-wing parties appear to fall short of clear majority in national election
PM Mette Frederiksen’s party performed worse than expected in campaign fought amid geopolitical tensions with US
US received ‘present’ worth a ‘tremendous amount of money’ from Iran, Trump claims
US president says Iran has agreed never to make a nuclear weapon but Tehran denies any talks have taken place
How much will petrol or diesel cost in Ireland from midnight?
Cuts to excise duty and the Nora levy, plus a rise in the fuel allowance, are intended to limit the increases in fuel prices resulting from conflict in the Middle East
Fuel prices set to fall as Coalition navigates uncertain terrain
Inside Politics: Ministers sign off on cuts to excise duty for petrol and diesel
Woman’s €75 skincare items taken after Ryanair diversion to airport with different liquid rules
A woman spent months chasing a bereavement refund only for the airline to change the rules
Office of the Planning Regulator faces overhaul amid concern over delays
Jack Chambers to brief Cabinet on plans aimed at speeding up critical infrastructure delivery
Price of diesel and petrol set to fall from midnight as Government agrees new excise duty measures
Tax rebate scheme for hauliers aimed at keeping supply chains working with double fuel allowance payment expected
Electricity prices down 72% from peak before US-Iran hostilities – CSO
Retail energy prices have been ticking up in recent months despite wholesale price decreases
Inflation likely to rise to 4% out to April on foot of Iran crisis
Irish petrol and diesel prices have now both increased to, or above, €2 per litre
Rapidly rising fuel prices spook Irish construction firms as cost pressures resurface
New CIF survey reveals pricing was already an issue for firms before the Iran war
Ireland looks to tackle rising fuel costs amid turmoil of Iran war
Inside Politics: Widely flagged fuel excise cuts are due to get sign-off in Government Buildings tomorrow
Rising seas around Ireland, cost-of-living measures, and a bicycle thief solution
Early Edition with Andrew McNair; our top stories on Monday
‘Disgruntled from Cork’: Train passenger left fuming over the inflexibility of his ticket
Reader told the Irish Rail train host he had missed his train and wanted to catch the next one, but she was having none of it
Bread 41 to double footprint in and around Dublin with at least four new bakeries
Owner Eoin Cluskey says rising cost of diesel is ‘mental’, while cost of living and doing business will ‘take years’ to fix
Postponing parenthood: How Ireland’s housing crisis is forcing people to delay having children
To 30-somethings hoping to start a family, the connection between the lack of available homes and the State’s falling fertility rate is obvious
Oil and gas prices volatile as International Energy Agency warns of severe energy crisis
US futures steady after finishing Thursday down 0.3%
Price of oil and gas surges after escalating attacks in Middle East
European markets fall sharply in wake of Nikkei slide
Lagarde warns of price shock from Iran war as ECB keeps rates unchanged
European Central Bank decision comes as renewed inflation worries heighten
Is life cheaper abroad? Look at the salaries
If these figures were included perhaps Ireland might not be as expensive as we are led to believe
Iran war: What can EU leaders do about rising energy prices?
Political danger of an inflation spike will focus the minds at Brussels summit on Thursday
ECB and peers to adopt wait-and-see approach to Iran war inflation impact
Bank of International Settlements urges interest rate-setters globally not to rush to respond to a spike in energy prices
Is it time for the EU to start talking to Russia after four years of silence?
EU leaders frustrated at being sidelined in Ukraine peace negotiations
Taoiseach in Washington DC, cost of living abroad and what’s the problem with virtue signalling?
Early Edition with Andrew McNair; our top stories on Monday
Is life cheaper abroad? We compare everyday prices in Ireland and 10 overseas cities
From rent to Big Macs, we add up the costs of everyday life in Dublin and other major cities
How the continuing Middle East conflict could hit consumers to the tune of €2,500 per year
From energy to food, and even a summer holiday, the war in Iran brings ongoing price volatility at home
Government preparing cost-of-living interventions to meet Middle East fallout
Simon Harris underscores support for hospitality VAT cut following comments from Fianna Fáil’s Niall Collins
Are we on the brink of another destructive price surge?
Market signals are just as confusing as the military objectives
Taoiseach declines to rule out cost-of-living supports as Iran war pushes up oil prices
Micheál Martin says he will ‘articulate need for peace’ during St Patrick’s Day meeting with Donald Trump on Tuesday
Small businesses call for Government action to alleviate rising energy prices
Many businesses will have ‘little choice’ but to pass rising costs on to their customers or consumers, Isme says
Government has ‘no immediate concerns’ about disruption to oil supplies
Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae calls for measures to reduce fuel prices
Will the ECB hike interest rates much sooner than we had expected?
Central banker Peter Kazimir warns a rate hike may be ‘closer than many people think’ as Iran war sends energy costs higher
Risk of poverty rate highest in several years, according to CSO
People living in rented accommodation were more likely to be at risk of poverty at 24.2 per cent
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