Irish electricity prices are dramatically outpacing both inflation and costs faced by customers in western European Union countries, with households paying approximately €360 more per year than the western EU average, according to new research from the Nevin Economic Research Institute. The analysis reveals that power prices have undergone a “massive divergence” from other consumer … Read more
Irish customers have been advised to switch and save ahead of forthcoming broadband, TV, and mobile price hikes. Starting next month, most customers of eir, Sky, Three, and Vodafone will see their bills rise for the third April in a row due to annual price adjustments. Originally, these increases were tied to inflation plus an … Read more
A new survey has highlighted a significant problem undermining Ireland’s recycling efforts, with approximately one quarter of households regularly placing incorrect waste into their green recycling bins. The research, commissioned by non-profit organization Repak and released to coincide with World Recycling Day, found that one-third of people were unaware that a single contaminated item can … Read more
Over a third of Irish consumers regularly discard food, contributing to economic losses and environmental consequences, a new survey commissioned by Too Good To Go has revealed. As per the survey, conducted ahead of National Stop Food Waste Day on March 1st, an average person in Ireland throws away up to €374 worth of food … Read more
Households across Ireland may have to navigate the next winter without once-off payments such as electricity credits, as the Government considers scaling back these interventions for the first time in years, The Irish Times reported. According to the report, senior coalition sources indicated that such payments, which have been a key feature of every budget … Read more
Dublin: The majority of ordinary people in Ireland are struggling due to the rising cost of living. According to EY Trax’s Future Consumer Index and a recent survey by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), geopolitical conflicts, climate change, and personal financial issues are major concerns for many. A survey of 23,000 consumers across 30 countries, … Read more