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No Energy Credit in Budget 2027: What Will Electricity Cost This Winter?
No energy credit in Budget 2027. See what winter electricity could cost in Ireland, real Budget supports, bill examples and solar savings calculators.
New €14,500 Heat-Pump Grant: Is Switching From Oil Worth It?
New €14,500 SEAI heat pump grant Ireland 2026: who qualifies, €2,000 boiler scrappage rules, realistic oil-vs-heat-pump costs and a savings comparison.
Ireland’s TV Licence Is Dying. The Numbers Show Why.
Ireland's TV licence sales are projected to fall again in 2026. Explore the €114.46m forecast, historic decline, charts, €160 rules and RTÉ funding debate.
Ireland Plans €682m Cut in Refugee and Asylum Accommodation Spending in Budget 2027
Ireland plans €682m less spending on Ukrainian and asylum accommodation in Budget 2027. See the €430m and €252m breakdown and what it means.
Budget 2027 Ireland: The Key Changes to Tax, Rent, Childcare, Pensions and Energy
Budget 2027 Ireland: the key changes to income tax, USC, rent tax credit, childcare, pensions, welfare, fuel, Help to Buy, inheritance tax and investing.
Budget 2027 gives health €29.1bn. So why aren’t Mounjaro and Wegovy funded for obesity?
Budget 2027 gives Irish health €29.1bn. We examine Mounjaro and Wegovy funding, obesity costs in Ireland, and the NCPE’s €5.23bn budget-impact estimate.
What lethal injection drugs actually do to the body: the science of pentobarbital
How do lethal injection drugs work? We explain pentobarbital, paralytics and potassium chloride, what they do to the brain and heart, and why IV failure…
Could diesel prices in Ireland fall by 8c a litre? What the G7 oil release means for motorists
The G7 is releasing 100 million barrels of oil and diesel reserves. Could Irish diesel fall by 8c a litre? We explain what motorists should expect.
Ireland inflation jumps to 3.9% as energy prices rise 15.3%
Ireland inflation rose to 3.9% in September 2026 as energy prices jumped 15.3%. See what the latest CSO figures mean for bills, savings and mortgages.
€400 Energy Credit Proposal: What Budget 2027 Actually Did
Was the €400 energy credit included in Budget 2027? No. The Social Democrats proposal was not adopted. See confirmed supports and electricity cost tools.
PRSI Rises Today: What the 1 October 2026 Increase Costs You
PRSI rises from 4.20% to 4.35% from 1 October 2026. See the extra weekly and annual cost at €30k, €50k, €75k and €100k salaries.
One in Seven Irish Adults Now Receive Financial Help From Family
One in seven Irish adults receive financial help from family, with almost half using it for groceries, utilities, childcare or insurance. Here is what the…
Solar export payments are not being scrapped: what ESB's clarification means
ESB says existing solar export payment arrangements will continue. Here is how Ireland's Clean Export Guarantee works and what it means for solar owners.
Your inflation rate may be higher than 3.4% — who is being hit hardest in Ireland?
Irish inflation was 3.4%, but under-35 households faced 3.9% and renters 3.7%. See the CSO data, five-year price changes and what it means for your household.
New €2 EU parcel handling fee confirmed: what Irish shoppers will pay on non-EU orders
A new €2 EU handling fee has been set for non-EU online orders. See how it interacts with the €3 customs duty, VAT and An Post fees in Ireland.
€16 an hour: what Ireland’s new Living Wage benchmark would mean for your pay
Ireland’s €16 Living Wage explained. Compare the 2026 €14.15 minimum wage with the announced €14.94 rate for January 2027, weekly and annual pay.
A Buddhist monk has begun 12 years on a mountain. What can it teach us about the modern mind?
A Buddhist monk has begun 12 years of mountain confinement in Japan. What can this extraordinary practice teach us about meditation, attention and mental…
€600 SEAI Home Battery Grant Ireland: Who Qualifies and Is It Worth It?
SEAI’s €600 home battery grant is open in Ireland. Check 5kWh eligibility, how to apply before installation, combined PV grants and realistic battery payback.
Prescription opioid use rises more than 10% under Ireland's medical card scheme
Ireland’s GMS opioid consumption data shows estimated opioid pain-medicine use rose more than 10% from 2018 to 2025. See what the data can and cannot show.
Irish housing market is cooling — but buyers are not suddenly getting cheap homes
Irish house-price growth is slowing and more homes are for sale. See what the latest Daft and Dublin market reports mean for buyers, sellers and mortgage…
Fuel protests return ahead of Budget 2027 — and the next price shock could be bigger
Fuel protests are returning ahead of Budget 2027. We explain Ireland's petrol and diesel tax cuts, what a reversal could cost drivers, and why the next…
More than 500,000 Irish energy accounts are in arrears — what happens if you can’t pay?
Behind on an electricity or gas bill in Ireland? See what happens next, disconnection rules, payment-plan protections, vulnerable-customer rights and where…
Budget 2027: Up to €2bn Reportedly Set Aside for a New Public-Sector Pay Deal
Budget 2027 may include up to €2bn for a new public-sector pay deal. We explain the strike timetable, what a 1%-5% pay rise could cost, and what is still…
AI therapy in Ireland: 61% say they use AI for mental health — but what does the evidence actually show?
AI therapy is booming in Ireland. We examine the 61% survey claim, what research says about ChatGPT for mental health, the risks, benefits and safer ways to…
State Pension set for at least €7.50 Budget 2027 rise: what it would mean
Budget 2027 is expected to raise Ireland's State Pension by at least €7.50 a week. See the annual value, current pension rate and likely energy-support…
Ireland's 40% tax band starts at €44,000 — how that really compares with Europe
Ireland's 40% income tax rate starts above €44,000 for a single worker in 2026. See how the threshold compares with Europe, the real marginal rate and…
How Ireland exercises: walking dominates, gyms are second and work gets in the way
What are Ireland's most popular sports and exercises? New CSO data show walking leads, gym activity is second, and work is the biggest barrier.
El Niño could be one of the strongest on record — what it actually means for Ireland
El Niño is strengthening in 2026. What could it mean for Ireland's weather, flooding, transport and food prices? The evidence and uncertainty explained.
Solar panel 'dawn raids' in Ireland: what the CCPC investigation means for homeowners
CCPC dawn raids are reported in Ireland's solar panel sector. What bid-rigging means, what has been proven, and how homeowners should compare solar quotes.
Manchester City found guilty on 114 financial-rule charges: what the case was really about
Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial-rule charges. We explain the sponsorship, accounting, remuneration,…
Health insurance prices are rising — but some plan benefits are being cut
Irish health insurance plans are seeing price and benefit changes in 2026. See what to check at renewal, how to compare plans and where consumers can verify…
Extension of farmer fuel supports being considered ahead of Budget 2027
Farmer fuel supports could be extended ahead of Budget 2027 as diesel costs remain high. Here is what has been reported and what is still undecided.
Dublin Theatre Festival 2026: what’s on, when it runs and how to plan a visit
Dublin Theatre Festival 2026 runs 24 September to 11 October. See dates, standout shows, venues and accessibility options in this practical guide.
Government considers extending petrol and diesel excise cuts into spring
Ireland may extend petrol and diesel excise cuts into spring 2027. See what it could mean for fuel costs and compare petrol, diesel and EV energy costs.
Rent-a-Room Relief Could Rise to €20,000 in Budget 2027
Budget 2027 could raise Ireland’s Rent-a-Room tax-free limit from €14,000 to as much as €20,000 for homeowners renting multiple rooms. Current rules and…
€2,000 Boiler Scrappage Grant Ireland: Now Live Under SEAI Scheme
The €2,000 boiler scrappage grant is now live in Ireland. Check SEAI eligibility, the €14,500 heat-pump maximum and the October 2026 scheme update.
Ireland to Ban Loyalty-Card Alcohol Discounts: What Changes From March 2028
Ireland is set to ban loyalty-card-only discounts on alcohol from March 2028. Here is what changes, what is already banned and what shoppers should know.
7 in 10 young adults are considering leaving Ireland — but the migration data tells a more complicated story
68% of Irish 18–24-year-olds say they are considering emigrating. We examine the survey, housing and jobs concerns, and what Ireland’s actual migration data…
Workplace stress in Ireland: new study finds job design matters for wellbeing
A major 2026 study finds workplace stress in Ireland is strongly linked to workload, deadlines, management and the ability to switch off. Here is what…
Irish house prices are estimated to be 17% overvalued — what does that actually mean for buyers?
ESRI estimates Irish house prices are around 17% overvalued. We explain what that means, why it is not a crash forecast, and what buyers should calculate in…
Ireland has a new five-year sepsis strategy — here are the warning signs the HSE wants people to know
Ireland has launched a new five-year sepsis strategy. We explain the HSE warning signs, who is at higher risk, and when urgent medical help is needed.
The Fed has raised US interest rates: what could it mean for Ireland?
The US Federal Reserve raised rates to 3.75%–4.00% in September 2026. Here is what the decision can — and cannot — mean for Irish mortgages, savers and…