Inflation falls slightly to 3.6% in May as energy costs dip
Observers say rate may fall again next month but rise thereafter as ECB rate hikes feed through and utility bills start to rise
Energy Costs
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One in seven families now in arrears averaging €511 on electricity bills, says regulator
MEP questions Government’s “urgency” as figures show sharp rise in arrears
What ‘data’ is stored in data centres? My videos for starters
Until recently, I had only a vague idea of my personal responsibility for the situation
Energy, automation and ecommerce in focus at European logistics event
Logistics property as critical national infrastructure and demand for semi-automation in warehouse development were big themes at Barcelona’s Power of Three conference
District heating schemes could dramatically reduce Ireland’s energy bills
One giant source connected to a network of pipes could cater for an entire neighbourhood’s heating needs
Data centres’ energy use being ‘managed appropriately’ by Government, Darragh O’Brien says
Minister for Energy and the Environment has responded to UN report that described Ireland as ‘cautionary tale’
In a time of sky-high oil prices, should Ireland go nuclear?
Advocates say new, smaller reactors could deliver ‘abundant, cheap and clean power – the Holy Trinity’
Iran reviewing proposed agreement to end war with US as Israel continues Lebanon incursion
Negotiations ongoing with deal to extend ceasefire and reopen Strait of Hormuz to be struck over the next week, Trump claims
Government keeps consumers in the dark regarding energy plan
Costs keep rising but we don’t see contingencies in place
Data centres raise cost-of-living questions State cannot ignore
Irish households need honest information about costs of corporate energy demand
Cost-of-living survey sheds light on an issue that is already floodlit
SMEs are struggling - just like the average person on the street
Energy price hikes of 8% for 1.1 million Irish homes
Electric Ireland also announced a 7.7% rise in the cost of domestic gas
A chill wind: Why are wind farms drawing so many objections in a time of climate crisis?
Potential impact on local habitat and concerns around a lack of planning fuel discontent
Irish wholesale fuel prices surged by almost 33% in April as Iran energy shock manifests
CSO’s wholesale price index is a key indicator of the trajectory of inflation
Poverty rate doubles among older people living alone, St Vincent de Paul says
Charity calls for emergency energy summit as utility bills continue to rise, Oireachtas committee hears
Government to examine level of profit in private health insurance market, says Taoiseach
Recent remarks on immigration by former taoiseach Bertie Ahern were ‘particularly disappointing’, says Martin
Ireland is over-exposed to energy price swings
Renewables account for 16% of Ireland’s energy output compared to an average of 25% in Europe
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
Electricity prices halved on recent windy days
Electricity prices expected to rise in the weeks ahead due to Iran conflict but the roll-out of Irish wind and solar farms has slowed
Building offshore wind farms could reduce Irish energy bills, as has happened in the UK
British energy bills are significantly lower on average than here, due largely to its offshore wind sector, the largest in Europe
Ireland’s energy crisis cannot be blamed solely on the war in Iran
Ireland failed to match European investment in renewables and infrastructure
‘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
Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire after new attacks. Trump calls strikes a ‘love tap’
Israel and Lebanon to hold fresh talks but Iranian officials sceptical over Washington’s plan to end wider regional conflict
Only a lucky or well-informed few are benefiting from erratic US policies
Global Briefing: A constant stream of unpredictable Trump administration announcements is not cost-free
Ireland will import nuclear energy when interconnector with France opens, Taoiseach says
Opposition TDs say idea of the State developing nuclear power ‘crazy’ and a ‘distraction’ from soaring energy prices
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
Does Panda’s 97c monthly fuel surcharge add up?
Lack of transparency and regulation makes it impossible to assess value in household bins collection market
Keir Starmer could make a bold move on Brexit to avoid being pushed out of office
Pressure on the UK prime minister is set to rise this week
How does a politician conclude a big truck needs three times more public money than a pensioner?
We have a political economy in which the only currency is the decibel
World stocks gain as oil prices climb amid new Gulf proposals
Week ahead packed with earnings and economic data
Ireland’s moment of truth in the energy crisis is fast approaching
Whether to spend big to ease rising household electricity and gas bills is Government’s next big test
Panda Waste set to introduce monthly ‘fuel surcharge’ of 97 cent
Move could presage similar charges across the economy
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
Oil prices hit wartime high as Iran vows to keep control of Hormuz strait
New supreme leader says Iranians will defend their nuclear capabilities as a ‘national asset’
Hegseth ‘dangerously exaggerated’ US military triumph in Iran, senior Democrat claims
Shouts of ‘war criminal’ and ‘despicable’ from protesters heard during defence secretary’s opening statement
McDonald accuses Government of allocating ‘sweet feck all’ to households in electricity arrears
Sinn Féin leader tells Dáil number of households affected ‘has shot up again’, with 316,838 behind in February
Inflation remains steady; Conor Pope’s energy saving tips
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Fuel protests: what next for the farmers?
In an IT Explains video, Caroline O’Doherty examines the future implications for the farming sector in the wake of the fuel protests.
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
Irish inflation remains at 3.6% in April despite soaring energy prices
Energy prices are estimated to have climbed by 15.5% over the year and by 2.6% in the month
Carbery adds €3m to rainy-day fund for suppliers amid milk price volatility
Co-op-owned group behind Dubliner cheese expects challenging year ahead
Taoiseach rejects call for mini-budget as Sinn Féin calls for USC cut and energy credits
Labour claims Government playing ‘whack-a-mole’ with ad hoc measures in response to political pressure
Irish wholesale electricity prices climb 19% in March, new CSO figures show
Energy price levels remain slightly lower than 2025 but Iran war expected to accelerate inflation
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
Energy price rises will squeeze incomes but won’t trigger recession, says Bank of Ireland
Lender slashes growth forecast for the Irish economy as conflict enters third month
Higher fertiliser and fuel costs could halve Irish dairy farm margins this year
Agricultural land prices poised for modest growth in 2026, due to low levels of supply
Energy crisis: Simon Harris floats one-off payments for heat pumps and efficient cars
Tánaiste doubles down on transition from fossil fuels despite pressure over carbon tax
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
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
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