The Government has confirmed it will stall planned increases to fuel excise duty that were scheduled to take effect at the start of next month, according to a statement issued by Government Buildings on Friday. Government Decision on Fuel Excise Duty Planned excise duty increases for September 1st and October 1st will not go ahead. … Read more
The Cost Breakdown of Dublin’s Grab-and-Go Lunch Market According to retail data compiled by local outlets, Tesco meal deals have risen from €3.50 to €5 for customers without a club card. Premium convenience options have climbed even higher. Independent spots like Bear Market price pre-made sandwiches at €8.95, while Café 28 on Dame Street charges … Read more
According to a rural professional working in the agricultural sector, household budgeting strategies rooted in traditional homemaking skills are helping single dwellers manage food costs averaging $70 to $100 per week despite recent job redundancies and fluctuating income. Household Income and Grocery Spending Realities Facing a tight food budget following a redundancy, the 41-year-old rural … Read more
Ticket touting enforcement in Ireland faces renewed scrutiny following calls from Fine Gael TD John Clendennen to hold unauthorized resellers accountable for high-demand event tickets, according to recent party statements. Five years after the Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Act 2021 officially criminalized ticket touting above original sale prices, lawmakers are … Read more
Saturday remains the dominant day for weddings in New Zealand, accounting for 45% of all marriages recorded up to the 2025 calendar year. According to data from the Department of Internal Affairs, couples overwhelmingly prefer weekend dates, with Friday and Saturday combined hosting nearly two-thirds of all ceremonies. While some couples are exploring weekday options … Read more
The annual Fuel Allowance scheme will resume at the end of September and run for 28 weeks through April, according to reports from RSVP Live. Eligible households will receive €38 per week or two lump-sum payments totaling €1,064, following an increase from €33 per week implemented in January 2026, according to reporting by journalists Eoin … Read more
Ireland must accelerate heat-pump installations twentyfold and at least double the pace of general home retrofits to meet national energy efficiency targets, according to the Climate Change Advisory Council. In its annual review of the built environment, the Government’s independent advisory body warned that recent emission drops stem from a warmer winter rather than true … Read more
Inflation is projected to reach a two-year high, with economists forecasting an annual rate of at least 4% for the 12 months ended June, up from 3.1% in the March quarter. Driven by surging fuel costs linked to the Middle East war, this upward pressure on prices is increasing the likelihood that the Reserve Bank … Read more
Irish households face a significant increase in living costs starting in October 2026, driven by rising energy prices and the reinstatement of fuel excise duties. According to Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris, inflation could reach between 3.75% and 4.5%, placing upward pressure on essential bills including home heating, electricity, and transport fuel. Energy … Read more
The Reserve Bank’s decision to raise the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 2.5% signals a shift in the economic landscape, forcing investors to reconsider traditional definitions of financial safety. While bank accounts are often viewed as the default “safe” harbor, rising inflation and a weakening New Zealand dollar mean that cash holdings may lose purchasing … Read more