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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

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

03 Aug 2022 at 21:20

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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 ...

21 May 2022 at 16:41

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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 ...

24 Mar 2022 at 11:14

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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. ...

22 Mar 2022 at 18:28

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Bord Gáis announces massive price increase for electricity and gas

Bord Gáis has confirmed a significant price hike for its customers with the new higher rates for electricity and gas due to kick in next month. The company says it is "regrettably" increasing the average electricity bill by 27% ...

15 Mar 2022 at 15:09

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'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 ...

15 Mar 2022 at 17:11

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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 ...

13 Apr 2022 at 15:19

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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

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Government will go ahead with carbon tax increases - Taoiseach confirms

The Government will not be rowing back on plans to introduce the increased carbon tax, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed. With rising fuel costs, there have been calls for the increase to be scrapped as ...

05 Apr 2022 at 16:15

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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 ...

31 Aug 2022 at 12:46

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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, ...

10 Jan 2023 at 10:03

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