Profits at Kilkenny Design Group surge to more than €1.1m
Company operating in environment of ‘economic volatility’ and encountering ‘headwinds beyond our control’
Cost of Living
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Irish public ‘emotionally checking out’ after succession of crises
Instead of panicking in the face of global turmoil, people are emotionally checking out, survey suggests
The Gulf war economic fallout: how bad is it and how long will it last?
The conflict with Iran has thrown energy markets into turmoil and the global economy into chaos
Hauliers strike threat on hold after ‘positive’ meeting with Minister over fuel supports
Labour TD says more energy conservation and cost of living measures should be considered by Government
Four ways the Iran war could make life more expensive
From food prices and fertiliser to home heating and holidays, the conflict in the Middle East is hitting finances in several areas
‘Buddy’ system could be a way to combat the fuel crisis
Our Government is considering asking us to drive less, more slowly and to take public transport where possible
Oil price rise to have deeper inflation impact than just increases at the pumps
Reading US intentions on Iran is proving next to impossible
Aldi Ireland announces fresh pay increases for workers
Increase comes two months after supermarket chain increased pay for hourly workers by 2%
Extra 300 people join live register amid warnings of softening jobs market
Unemployment rate should be viewed against the backdrop of ‘extreme global volatility’, says economist with jobs platform Indeed
Could already booked flights see a surcharge or could they be cancelled due to fuel shortage?
Risk of supply disruptions in Europe in May and June due to ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has warned
Combat soaring fuel prices with 30km/h speed limit
Politicians respond with temporary fixes while avoiding fundamental change
Teacher shortages: High cost of living creates Dublin ‘brain drain’
Urban allowance similar to London weighting could help alleviate difficulties in recruiting staff, figures in profession say
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
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
‘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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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