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Five cash supports to help with heating costs that you may not know about
Cost of Living
With temperatures set to drop and no sign that energy prices will follow, people need all the help they can get to make ends meet
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Heating experts share tips for getting the most out of your radiators
Cost of Living
A number of simple steps can maximise the heat you're getting from from your radiators while minimising the cost
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The two most costly appliances to run in your home - and neither is the tumble dryer
Energy bills
A lot of households have no idea how much they are really forking out by using appliances. The tumble dryer is often singled out as the most expensive to run on electricity, but this is not the case.
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Overlooked washing machine button means you’ll never need to use tumble dryer again
Energy bills
Every household in Ireland will receive money off energy bills next month, but many will still aim to reduce their electricity usage by cutting back on using appliances. One way to reduce spending is with a little-known clothes-drying hack.
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Cost of Living: Finance Minister hints at further cuts to energy prices
Energy bills
Mr McGrath welcomed reductions from some electricity and gas suppliers this week benefiting almost two million customers – but he said more price cuts are needed.
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Woman shares novel trick to warm home and save on heating bills
Energy bills
Klaire de Lys recommends putting bricks in your oven to cut energy costs this winter
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Budget 2024 LIVE stream and updates as Ireland cost of living measures unveiled - but cigarette prices are hiked
The Budget
Three €150 energy credits, free school books, a 25% cut to childcare fees and more are being unveiled as part of Budget 2024
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Cost of living: Major hint at what households can expect in terms of winter energy credits
The Budget
Energy Minister Eamon Ryan confirmed to the Irish Mirror that every home in the country will get the cash this winter
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Budget 2024 - 'election giveaway' with benefit hikes and tax cuts expected
The Budget
Energy credits are expected to return, and the pension and children's allowance payments could double at Christmas as the nation grapples with the cost of living crisis
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Six tips to lower energy bills and save money as temperatures drop in Ireland
Energy bills
From vacuuming your fridge to making a quicker cup of tea - here are some simple ways to cut costs over the coming months
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Cost of living: Households in arrears won't have power cut over Christmas as disconnection ban confirmed
Energy bills
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities declared a ban on disconnections from December 1 to January 31 for those who fall behind on their bills
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Grim warning high energy prices here to stay as Minster says Budget won't match last year's generosity
Energy bills
Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) predicts prices may never fall to below 2020 rates again
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Taoiseach tells energy companies that prices must fall further this winter
Energy bills
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar alongside Energy Minister Eamon Ryan, met with SSE Electricity, Bord Gáis Energy, Energia and Electric Ireland this on Tuesday afternoon to express concern about “persistently high energy prices”.
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Leo Varadkar calls on energy companies to do more to help cash-strapped households
Energy bills
The Taoiseach’s comments came as it emerged householders can look forward to cheaper energy bills this winter as a price war has kicked off among utility suppliers
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Cost of living: Electric Ireland slashes prices as part of €630 energy bills boost this winter
Cost of Living
Energy price war has kicked off which will deliver cheaper bills of €430, while Government €200 energy credit is also on the way
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Man's washing machine cost experiment finds startling electricity price difference in cycles
Energy bills
Amid the cost of living crisis, many households may be looking to shave even the smallest amounts off bills. One man conducted an experiment to find out just how much a washing machine can cost to use and found a startling variation in prices for different cycles.
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New Irish energy provider promises €500 electricity bill savings amid hopes of price war
Energy bills
Yuno Energy claimed its rate is the market’s cheapest and can slash €500-a-year off switchers’ annual electricity bills. The potential savings sparked hopes of an energy price war between providers amid price cuts from the latest supplier to enter the market.
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Consumers to brace for price hikes on fuel, heating, food, drink and air fares
Cost of Living
Food inflation still stands at over 10% a year having hit a high of over 13% a few months ago, with prices still slowly increasing
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Taoiseach confirms there will be energy supports for households in budget
Leo Varadkar
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that the Government has not fully decided what form the energy supports will take ahead of the budget announcement on October 10
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One everyday household appliance mistake is increasing energy bills by almost €200
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Some appliances use a considerable amount of energy
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Man who tampered with electricity meter that went on fire ordered to pay €4,400
Energy bills
Technicians discovered it had not registered electricity, worth €2,838, in November 2020 because the meter had been fitted with a bypass cable.
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Galway man, 82, living in the dark in fear after getting €1,000 electricity bill
Cost of Living
Pensioner 'terrified' of electricity bills and in shock after receiving €1,000 demand sits alone with the lights out and heat off
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Irish households eligible for €2,400 grant that can slash energy bills by €1,000
Energy bills
Rising electricity bills are one of the biggest concerns for households, but this grant could help elevate that stress
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Price of bins, TV and electricity to rise in days as households are hit with discount warning
Cost of Living
A total of 130,000 electricity and gas customers will be affected by the end of discounted prices that they signed up to last year
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