Minister warns of electricity price surge this summer
Electricity prices could surge over the summer months, according to Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien. Speaking about the rising costs today, the Minister said as conflict in the Middle East continues, prices will jump by as much as 4-9% over the months of May, June and July. He told RTE, “in electricity, there will be single-digit […]
3 months ago
Three lesser-known social welfare payments many Irish families are eligible for
Families across Ireland could be entitled to a number of social welfare benefits that they are not aware of. The cost of living crisis continues to affect thousands nationwide, and some families are struggling to make ends meet. If you’re having a particularly difficult time and have not looked into the benefits in place for […]
1 year ago
Man lives on cruise ship for 300 days a year because it’s cheaper than renting and bills
Sounds like the dream A man has explained how living on a cruise ship for 300 days a year actually works out cheaper than renting a place on dry land. Ryan Gutridge spends the vast majority of his calendar year on Royal Caribbean cruises, having first started pursuing a life at sea in 2021. Because […]
1 year ago
Debate over whether it’s cheaper to leave heating on constantly has finally been solved
Is it cheaper to leave the heating on constantly? We’re well into November now, and after some inclement weather, the temperature is finally set to drop. Wintry weather is definitely on the way and a lot of you will have stuck the heating on. But while most of us probably have the heating on a […]
1 year ago
Summer camps to cost parents up to €1,500 this year
The cost-of-living crisis will be felt by families sending their children to summer camp this year Parents have been warned to anticipate high prices when sending children to summer camps during the school holidays. Research has indicated that it will cost up to €1,500 for childcare and summer camps for a family of two primary-school […]
2 years ago
Almost a quarter of parents in Ireland had to borrow money last year to feed their kids
The impacts of the cost of living crisis can be seen and felt all across Ireland A survey of 1,000 people released today has revealed that one in four parents had to borrow money last year to feed their kids. The study was carried out by Coyne Research on behalf of Barnardos and Aldi and shows the challenges […]
2 years ago