Four ways the Iran war may affect your money, bills and airfares – The Irish Times
“We’ve had one shock after the other in recent years,” Taoiseach Micheál Martin said this week, listing off…
Oil price rise to have deeper inflation impact than just increases at the pumps – The Irish Times
Oil and gas have been the defining commodities of modern civilisation. Oil enabled rapid industrialisation in the 1800s…
Extra 300 people join live register amid warnings of softening jobs market – The Irish Times
An additional 300 people joined the live register last month amid warnings of a softening in the jobs…
Will the supply shock to jet fuel drive up air fares this summer? – The Irish Times
Disruption to jet fuel supply is expected from “early May” if the US-Israel war on Iran continues beyond…
Parents face delaying retirement as ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ pressures from children grow
Parents in the UK face delaying their retirement plans due to the added expense of being the “Bank…
Social welfare payment dates changed due to Easter bank holiday
Thousands of people across Ireland are set to receive their social welfare payments earlier than expected this week,…
I earn £100,000 but still struggle
Business owner Graham Robinson earns £100,000 a year and classifies as a higher earner – yet still has…
Train users on Irish Rail inflexibility – The Irish Times
Last week we highlighted the plight of a disgruntled reader from Cork who was left fuming when he…
Thousands to get surprise early social welfare payment boost this week
Early bump due to the Easter bank holiday. 14:54, 30 Mar 2026Updated 14:54, 30 Mar 2026 Euro notes…
Simon Harris says fuel crisis is ‘worsening by the day’
The current energy crisis is worse than the last three oil and gas crises combined and is “worsening…
Irish inflation jumps to 3.6% as energy prices surge – The Irish Times
Headline inflation in the Irish economy accelerated sharply in March as war in Iran sent energy prices spiralling.…
Eir’s repeated let-downs overwhelm a pensioner customer – The Irish Times
“I have never in my life come across so much inefficiency and unprofessionalism,” a reader called Aileen says…