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Janice Boylan leads Dublin Central byelection race with Gerry Hutch in third, poll shows
Daniel Ennis of Social Democrats strongly positioned to benefit from transfers in later counts
Irish inflation rises to 3.7% on back of energy price shock
Biggest drivers of increase are transport fuels and home heating oil
Is Ireland’s housing market finally turning?
Inflation is moderating and higher interest rates are expected but supply remains a challenge on other side of the equation
Irish inflation could hit 7% if Hormuz blockade continues for rest of year – AIB
Real wage growth will be offset by higher rate of inflation, leaving households marginally worse off on average, bank says
Could we be heading toward a world recession if Trump can’t broker a deal with Iran?
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
People in Ireland want to know where our money goes. The answer is depressing
Ireland spends €250,000 training doctors to work in Australia. That’s just one symptom of a much bigger problem
Public pay talks must address concerns of ordinary workers, says trade union boss
Fórsa general secretary Kevin Callinan says citizens are losing faith on a wide range of issues
Reader caught out by Complete Savings subscription: ‘I never knowingly signed up’
Many people face a charge without being fully aware, but a refund is available
FedEx messing sees woman facing debt collectors
Protracted back and forth over charges for package is a stressful experience
‘It’s not Paschal’s seat’: Left-wing candidates on trail in Dublin Central byelection
Janet Horner (Green Party), Ruth O’Dea (Labour) and Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin (PBP) among those seeking to fill seat vacated by former FG minister
Fianna Fáil ‘made a difference’ in housing, Taoiseach says
Micheál Martin speaks of attitude in his party to ‘get things done’
Paula was ‘disappointed with Ireland’s premier airline’ but Aer Lingus followed the rules
Airline says flight cancellation was due to extraordinary circumstances that were outside its control
‘People are geared towards voting left’: Helen Ogbu hopes for a Labour win in Galway West
Independent candidate Sheila Garrity believes recent poll not reflective of what she is hearing on ground on byelection canvass
Are young people being left out of the cost-of-living debate?
Calls grow for focus on youth income adequacy and support measures
Senior public sector managers say pay must be competitive to ensure recruitment
Association of Higher Civil and Public Servants conference hears public sector pay deal must take account of inflation
‘Look at gas, electricity, food’: Living costs weigh on elderly voters in Dublin Central
Little apparent support for Government parties as electors turn to Independents and Opposition candidates
From strawberries to carrots to potatoes: who are Ireland’s biggest fruit and veg growers?
Demand for high-quality Irish-grown produce is high, but growers and farmers need support, says producer David Keeling
History signals more hawkish central bank response to Iran war price shock
The central dilemma for central banks is whether to address the price shock head-on with rate hikes or try to wait for it to pass
‘We’ve lost a few crops in recent years, like iceberg lettuce. There is just one grower left’
Rising energy and wage bills, labour shortages and poor weather have put the squeeze on Irish vegetable growers
Fine Gael, Independent Ireland, Labour in strongest contention for Galway West seat – poll
Irish Times/TG4 opinion poll shows Fine Gael’s Seán Kyne in slim lead over Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas
Byelection juices flowing in Galway West and Dublin Central
Cost of living looks set to dominate campaign; and HSE’s financial position has ‘significantly worsened’
Micheál Martin channels Jack Nicholson as he and Mary Lou trade agricultural insults
Micheál channels Jack Nicholson as he and Mary Lou trade agricultural insults over help to ease rising bills
PrepayPower are hiking their prices - will other energy suppliers soon follow suit?
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Irish electricity prices are highest in EU with households paying €480 above EU average per year
A dispersed population, a weakly connected grid, imported fossil fuels and the growth of data centres are all pushing up costs
US ‘not looking for a fight’ in new ‘temporary mission’ in Strait of Hormuz
Live updates as tensions rise in the Middle East over shipping passing through the Strait of Hormuz
Irish households face increases in their grocery, electricity and gas bills
EY predicts economic growth but warns of energy price rise impact
28 ways to save money on your foreign holiday this summer
You could add hours to your holiday – and your life – by following this advice
Is the number of young Irish adults still living in their family home on the decline?
Eurostat’s latest figures on proportion of 18-34 year olds living with their parents makes for interesting reading in an Irish context
Further fuel protests expected before the autumn Budget, spokesmen say
One, James Geoghegan, says Government package of supports will be running out by July
Loyalty platform Squid launches universal local rewards system
Signed-up companies include Tesco, SuperValu, JustEat, Zurich Insurance, Hello Fresh, Uber Eats and Moonpig
Top tips to make your household finances go further amid soaring energy prices
Batch cooking with own-brand labels remains a good option when times are tight
All largely civil on the campaign trail as councillors hope to win Dublin Central TD seat
Social Democrats’ Daniel Ennis and Fianna Fáil’s John Stephens are both seeking seat left by Paschal Donohoe
This May Day it is important to remember the vital role protest plays in a vibrant democracy
Individuals must be free to spontaneously assemble, express discontent and demand change
Inflation data likely to be welcomed in Government buildings, but trouble lies ahead
Pace of price increases depends hugely on whether Strait of Hormuz remains closed
‘Significant’ fuel support schemes worth €220m confirmed for farmers and hauliers
Farmers will receive €200 for every 1,000 litres of green diesel used and hauliers an average payment of €14,000
Value of fuel sales jumps 7.7% in March as energy price inflation hits
Retail sales volumes up 1.6% over 12 months, says CSO
A Monk’s life: Examining Gerry Hutch’s assets
Inside Politics: Conor Gallagher and Enda O’Dowd travelled to Canary Islands for a candid interview with veteran criminal
Oil price climbs above $110 for first time in three weeks
Brent crude rises after White House reiterates ‘red lines’ in negotiations with Tehran
Irish consumer confidence falls to lowest level since December 2022
All elements of sentiment focussed on household finances notably weak in April, while largest monthly decline was outlook for jobs
Central banks struggle to navigate open-ended price shock
World’s leading central banks are expected to hold fire on interest rates this week
Leading central banks play for time on interest rate rises
Convulsions in energy markets, often driven by Donald Trump’s posts on Truth Social, are complicating inflation forecasts
The cost of running a home in Ireland: from one cup of tea to a 10-minute shower
Knowing how much it costs to heat the livingroom or have a cup of tea can help keep your spending in check
Key issues facing Sinn Féin as party gathers for ardfheis
If main Opposition grouping in Republic not seen as solution for those angry at Government, then it has a problem
Staycation once again: Should you holiday in Ireland this year?
Last weekend Aer Lingus started cutting hundreds of flights from its schedule, while Ryanair has been talking up the risk of fuel shortages
Could Ireland face a period of worker discontent after the fuel protests?
Package for sectors hit by high diesel costs noted by some who believe militant response is needed in relation to rising cost of living
Plans for ‘more permanent relief’ on high energy costs including using fuel allowance, Taoiseach says
Government will look at structural reforms that could bring down prices, says Micheál Martin
Energy providers launch guide to help homes cut costs
Shifting electricity use away from peak hours can help households reduce costs, Electricity Association says
Siptu asks Oireachtas committee to invite childcare employers in to explain stall on pay deal negotiations
Union warns millions allocated by Government could again be returned unspent if the process does not start soon
I never thought I wanted to live in Australia and now I’m struggling to leave
Many Irish people idolise Australian life - it represents escape into another version of yourself
Ireland’s new savings scheme is not your only option. Here’s how to start investing today
Unpacking Simon Harris’s proposed savings and investment scheme and whether it will help the ‘squeezed middle’
How a cargo bike can save you a fortune in motoring costs
A cargo bike is cheaper to run than a car and can be faster on short trips to school and shops
Interest rates poised to rise on Iran conflict uncertainty
Home building could hit 43,000 this year, says top civil servant
The simple text message that helped France cut its electricity usage by 10%
Energy shocks are deeply uncomfortable, but they force structural changes
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