News - cost of living
Local senator urges Budget 2026 to tackle youth cost of living concerns
Labour party's Nessa Cosgrove has been speaking with members of Spunout, who voiced their opinions about the cost of living crisis at a meeting held earlier this week.
Jul 5, 2025 13:12
Over half of people living pay cheque to pay cheque according to survey
Young adults are the most affected according to the survey
Dec 12, 2023 08:28
Price caps needed to help parents afford baby formula
Measures designed to encourage breastfeeding should be halted due to the cost-of-living crisis, according to an Irish doctor.
Sep 13, 2023 13:01
Leitrim TD describes raising of toll charges as 'scandalous'
The M4 toll will rise to €3.20 while the toll for using the M50 without a tag will now be €3.50.
Jun 7, 2023 13:13
An extra €100 child benefit to be paid this week
The once off measure was announced in last years budget as a cost of living payment
Jun 6, 2023 09:36
Electricity prices here are almost double the EU average
The report confirms the huge prices being paid by the Irish electricity customer
Apr 25, 2023 09:16
Haulage supports must be extended to Coach sector argues local operator
Aidan Geraghty from Geraghty Coaches is warning local companies will be forced to drop local transport and school routes if not helped.
Feb 25, 2023 13:11
Local TD worries about cost of living help for low-income residents
She says many won't see the benefits for a few months
Feb 24, 2023 13:24
Increase in students coming to school hungry according to teacher survey
The new survey shows the majority of teachers regularly have pupils attend class hungry.
Feb 22, 2023 09:42
Increase in need for family food packages says local resource centre
Over the past six years, Boyle Family Resource center has delivered extra food to families in need.
Feb 21, 2023 08:35
Local TD calls for spring bonus of double social welfare payment
The opposition is making the call ahead of the announcement of the Government's cost of living measures tomorrow.
Feb 20, 2023 07:46
Higher fuel prices expected at pumps from Tuesday
It's expected that the reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel will be removed.
Feb 18, 2023 11:06
Greens to block introduction of 4th energy credit over summer
Working families are among the groups set to be supported through additional cost of living supports.
Feb 16, 2023 09:10
Leitrim businesses received lowest amount in energy supports nationally
125 businesses in Leitrim applied for the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme from September 2022 to the present date.
Jan 27, 2023 13:47Shannonside Newsletter
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