Charlie Weston

Rise in home-heating oil prices in Ireland dwarfs other parts of Europe Ireland has experienced the largest increase in the price of home-heating oil in the EU, new figures show.

Rise in home-heating oil prices in Ireland dwarfs other parts of Europe
The hike in prices has been eight times the EU average, figures obtained by Dublin MEP Lynn Boylan show
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EU urges ‘lower taxes on energy’ as Irish Government to keep rising prices ‘under review’ EU member states have been told to “lower taxes on energy” where possible as oil and gas prices have surged across the bloc due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

EU urges ‘lower taxes on energy’ as Irish Government to keep rising prices ‘under review’
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Judge tells parents of girl (8) he will not risk child's €25,000 'bird in hand' settlement offer from council over playground fall A judge has told the parents of an eight year old girl, whose face was lacerated in a playground fall when she was only four, that he was not going to risk the child’s €25,000 “bird in the hand" settl...

Judge tells parents of girl (8) he will not risk child's €25,000 'bird in hand' settlement offer from council over playground fall
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Numbers with health insurance up despite price rise cycle The number of people with health insurance has gone up despite a recent spate of price rises.

Numbers with health insurance up despite price rise cycle
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As Middle East conflict rages on, electricity is next to rise, while experts warn of two ECB increases Electricity prices are expected to increase, with financial markets now pricing in two European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate rises by the end of the year, as the conflict in the Middle East shows ...

As Middle East conflict rages on, electricity is next to rise, while experts warn of two ECB increases
Energy costs only to get worse as conflict continues, say experts
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‘That was an expensive Sunday roast’ – baffled customers react to smart meter blunder telling them they owe thousands of euro A massive malfunction on electricity smart meters over the weekend meant some householders were told they had consumed thousands of euro of energy.

That was an expensive Sunday roast’ – baffled customers react to smart meter blunder telling them they owe thousands of euro
One download from a smart meter told a householder they had consumed close to €9,000 worth of electricity in the first week of March
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Three main Irish banks launch Revolut-style instant payments The three main banks are launching Revolut-style instant payments from this week.

Three main Irish banks launch Revolut-style instant payments
Money will now be able to be sent via mobile contacts just like neo-banks
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Several broadband, TV and phone price rises kicking in for consumers of leading providers Several price rises for broadband, TV and phone services are being imposed on consumers by Eir, Sky, Three and Vodafone.

Several broadband, TV and phone price rises kicking in for consumers of leading providers
Some packages to go up by €100 a year for customers
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War in Iran to spark mortgage hikes and push motor fuel prices over €2 a litre The price of a litre of motor fuel is tipped to go over €2 this weekend as the conflict in the Middle East drags on.

War in Iran to spark mortgage hikes and push motor fuel prices over €2 a litre
Qatar has warned price of crude oil could hit $150 a barrel in coming days
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Women working outside the home unaware of the tax benefits of pensions Huge numbers of women who work outside the home are unaware of the tax benefits to be gained from investing in a pension, research has found.

Women working outside the home unaware of the tax benefits of pensions
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Households in Ireland pay most of the Vat on energy bills despite using less than industry The Government has been accused of letting industrial energy users off the hook after it emerged that the lion’s share of Vat on electricity and gas bills is paid by households.

Households in Ireland pay most of the Vat on energy bills despite using less than industry
Domestic users paid €4bn of €5bn collected since 2015
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Oil and petrol retailers accused of taking advantage of Iran crisis to ‘gouge their customers’ Oil distributors, retailers and wholesalers have been accused of taking advantage of the crisis in the Middle East to price gouge Irish consumers, farmers and businesses.

Oil and petrol firms accused of taking advantage of Iran crisis to ‘gouge their customers’
Minister urges public to report breaches of competition or consumer law to watchdog
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Taoiseach plays down idea of Ukraine war-style tax cuts on fuel The Taoiseach has played down the ­possibility of tax reductions on fuel amid soaring prices in the wake of the war in Iran being launched last week.

Taoiseach plays down idea of Ukraine war-style tax cuts on fuel
Hikes of up to 26pc in home-heating oil reported in wake of Iran war
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Warning of surge in price of petrol, electricity and heating oil Consumers have been warned to brace for a surge in the prices of petrol and diesel, electricity, gas and home-heating oil.

Warning of surge in price of petrol, electricity and heating oil
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Insurers will be forced to explain to drivers why they are increasing their premiums under new government initiative Motor insurers will be forced to explain to policyholders why they are increasing their premiums under the provisions of a new government code.

Insurers will be forced to explain to drivers why they are increasing their premiums under new government initiative
Fees, discounts and charges must also be made clear as part of voluntary Transparency Code
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Warning of private health insurance ‘exodus’ as runaway price hikes show no signs of slowing down The apparently never-ending cycle of health insurance price hikes will force thousands of people to drop their cover, an expert has warned.

Warning of private health insurance ‘exodus’ as runaway price hikes show no signs of slowing down
Young people face being priced out of the market, expert says
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Weather-related insurance claims soar as rain and flooding wreak havoc on homes across the country Weather-related insurance claims have almost trebled in cost as relentless rain and winds are causing havoc for households.

Weather-related insurance claims soar as rain and flooding wreak havoc on homes across the country
Costs have trebled compared with those in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn
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Irish Life Health latest to hike premiums in move costing families up to €330 a year Irish Life Health has followed its rivals in announcing an increase in its private medical insurance premiums.

Breaking | Irish Life Health latest to hike premiums in move costing families up to €330 a year
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Dublin compo couple linked with over 30 personal injury claims facing jail Having failed to remove a number of residential cabins and other illegal developments on their gated property, the couple face imprisonment

Dublin compo couple linked with over 30 personal injury claims facing jail
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‘Biggest rip-off of renters in a generation’ – State’s largest landlord says new rent rules could boost its income by 25pc Ireland’s largest landlord has told investors the radical rent reforms coming into play at the weekend will see its rental income shoot up.

Biggest rip-off of renters in a generation’ – State’s largest landlord says new rent rules could boost its income by 25pc
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said property funds are due for a bonanza thanks to new legislation
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‘Perma-gloom’ – most people in Ireland expect the prices of goods and services to keep rising for years Most people think prices of goods and services will continue to rise over the next five years.

‘Perma-gloom’ – most people in Ireland expect the prices of goods and services to keep rising for years
Lack of progress in tackling issues such as cost of living is fuelling negativity, research shows
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‘It’s a slap in the face’ – Irish households are paying twice as much for electricity as data centres Households in Ireland are paying almost twice as much for their electricity as data centres.

‘It’s a slap in the face’ – Irish households are paying twice as much for electricity as data centres
Eurostat figures show large energy users also have lower network charges
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‘Reformed’ criminal and poetry writer Ian ‘Mad Dog’ Maloney awarded €10,000 over taxi rear-ending Ian ‘Mad Dog’ Maloney, a man currently serving a jail term but who says he’s a reformed character, has been awarded €10,000 damages in the Circuit Civil Court for injuries he suffered in a rear-ending...

Reformed’ criminal and poetry writer Ian ‘Mad Dog’ Maloney awarded €10,000 over taxi rear-ending
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Banks told to provide more ATMs in Border, South-West and West regions Most areas of the country have sufficient access to an ATM near them, under criteria established in legislation.

Banks told to provide more ATMs in Border, South-West and West regions
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Prices of petrol and diesel rise by 3c after dropping last month The prices of petrol and diesel at the pumps have gone up this month, reversing a fall in January.

Prices of petrol and diesel rise by 3c after dropping last month
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Rents now a third higher than before Covid-19 pandemic and continue to rise Rent costs are continuing to rise and are now a third higher than they were before Covid-19 struck.

Rents now a third higher than before Covid-19 pandemic and continue to rise
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Ryanair claims airline staff not responsible for grandchild's scalding with spilt drink, grandmother is The county registrar heard that the boy had suffered second-degree burns and had specifically alleged it had been his granny’s hot drink that had spilled over him

Ryanair claims airline staff not responsible for grandchild's scalding with spilt drink, grandmother is
County registrar heard that the boy had suffered second-degree burns and had specifically alleged it had been his granny’s hot drink that had spilled over him
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‘Irish banks rip-off young savers’ – experts claim children’s savings accounts are a marketing tool Savings accounts for children have been labelled a rip-off and mere marketing tools. This is because the accounts offered by banks are often characterised by unfair terms and conditions, financial exp...

‘Irish banks rip-off young savers’ – experts claim children’s savings accounts are a marketing tool
Interest rates may not be as good as they appear due to restrictive terms
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If I apply for a sabbatical will I still be able to take voluntary redundancy? Q Voluntary redundancies were announced in my place of work in April 2024. We were led to believe this would be a swift process. I applied and was accepted but my exit date that was given is the fourt...

Your questions: If I apply for a sabbatical will I still be able to take voluntary redundancy?
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Laya the latest health insurer to increase its medical premiums Laya Healthcare has become the latest medical insurer to announce a price hike.

Laya the latest health insurer to increase its medical premiums
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