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IFA warns of shortage of fruit and vegetables due to rising fuel costs

Ireland is facing a potential shortage of fruit and vegetables in the coming months due to rising fuel costs causing delayed production for farmers. The Irish Times has reported that glasshouse fruit and vegetable growers have had to cut back on ...

03 Aug 2022 at 11:20

National News

How to keep energy costs down as summer temperatures rise

We’ve all looked forward to summer but the cost of living crisis means higher temperatures and the prospect of heatwaves brings with them the worry of new pressures on energy bills. As temperatures rise, here are tips on how to keep homes cool ...

21 May 2022 at 16:41

National News

Ireland 'acutely exposed' to energy rises due to dependence on imported oil and gas

Energy customers in Ireland are “acutely exposed” to cost increases and supply issues because of the country’s over-dependence on imported sources, a new report has found The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) says that ...

24 Mar 2022 at 11:14

National News

Govt urged to cut VAT and excise on fuel and home heating oil

Ireland should seek permission from the European Council to get a VAT reduction on energy bills, according to Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald. "We know that there are more energy hikes coming down the tracks, she told the Dáil. However, ...

22 Mar 2022 at 18:28

National News

'Volatile' energy costs to continue as Taoiseach hopes for new European relief measures soon

A "very volatile" situation has been predicted by Taoiseach Micheál Martin before energy costs will "hopefully" be reduced in the coming months. "It's the end of March that the Commission will be coming back and hopefully with some ...

15 Mar 2022 at 17:11

National News

Cabinet signs off on lower VAT rate plans

The Cabinet has signed off on plans to give an additional €100 fuel allowance payment and to temporarily reduce the VAT rate on gas and electricity from 13.5% to 9%. The plans were rubberstamped by the Government as part of its ...

13 Apr 2022 at 15:19

Local News

'I don't know how we're going to get through this year' says Co Derry mum

A County Derry woman has spoken out about the hardship facing local families as rocketing energy costs, food prices and caps to benefits begin to bite. Caroline, who asked us to withhold her surname, lives in a village in the ...

09 Mar 2022 at 09:30

National News

Shorter showers and less car journeys - proposals expected from Minister Ryan

Shorter showers and less car journeys are just some of the measures expected to be promoted under a new Government plan to help people reduce energy costs. A "variety of measures" could help people become more energy ...

04 Apr 2022 at 12:02

National News

Euro zone inflation reaches record high as energy costs soar

Euro zone inflation rose to another record high this month with energy costs rising significantly, latest figures show Consumer price growth in the 19 countries sharing the euro currency rose to 9.1% in August from ...

31 Aug 2022 at 12:46

National News

Fixed energy price deals offers hope on energy costs for households

A move by Flogas to offer fixed energy prices to customers is seen as a sign that rising energy costs for consumers may be coming to an end. Flogas is now offering a fixed unit price for gas, electricity and dual ...

10 Jan 2023 at 10:03

Local News

Durkan: MLAs shouldn't have to beg Ministers to help families put food on tables and keep homes warm

Foyle MLA, Mark H Durkan, has urged the Executive not to prolong the scene of MLAs having to beg “Ministers to take action so families aren’t forced to choose between putting food on their tables or heating ...

02 Nov 2021 at 17:37

Derry News

Harkin: Council should use unspent £3m Covid reserve for Hardship Emergency Fund

People Before Profit Councillor, Shaun Harkin, calls for Council to use the £3 million unspent in the Covid fund reserve to help families in the district as the cost of living continues to rise. The ...

23 Feb 2022 at 13:38

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