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Cost of Living

Budget 2024: 'Social welfare rates need big increase to combat poverty'
The Budget
Speaking to Dublin Live, Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon said there needs to be targeted supports to the most vulnerable in Budget 2024
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Dublin classrooms may not have teachers next week due to soaring cost of living in capital
Schools
Non-teachers with other qualifications in specific subjects are being hired due to the desperate situation
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Iceland staff face further setbacks as Talbot Street occupation nears two months
Cost of Living
Staff members attended the High Court yesterday to address outstanding issues over pay after a string of Iceland closures nationwide
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Dublin city furniture store shuts after 30 years due to 'exorbitant costs'
Cost of Living
The Wexford Street store is currently running a closing down sale
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New electricity provider claims households could save €500 a year by switching
Energy Switching
A new bill pay service is offering cheaper electricity rates to customers as Yuno Energy claims people can save around €500 a year by switching to their provider
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Cost of living Ireland: Free books scheme must expand to secondary schools, says Barnardos
Cost of Living
The children's charity recently released their 'Back to School' survey, which revealed many parents are struggling with uniform and book costs
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Maynooth students in need of 'well overdue' public transport improvements
Transport
A student recently launched a petition calling for a public bus service linking Newbridge to Maynooth University
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Price for Centra breakfast roll leaves Dubs declaring 'the boom is back'
Cost of Living
One shocked customer bought the 9-piece breakfast roll in the city recently
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Budget 2024: Everything we know so far about social welfare, pension, child benefit, and more
The Budget
The Budget is expected to be announced in early October
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All the Dublin shops, chippers, and restaurants that have sadly closed their doors this summer
Dublin restaurants
We want to hear about your fondest memories of these or other businesses that you miss in Dublin
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Family owned Dublin grocery shop announces sad closure after 40 years in business
Dublin
The owners of K&A Stores, a grocery shop located in North Wall, announced the sad news that they are closing down on Bank Holiday Monday
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Rally planned by 'emboldened' Iceland workers on Talbot Street
Cost of Living
Artist Spicebag will unveil a mural at Monday's demonstration in support of those on the picket line
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Six money changes due in August including €100 cost of living bonus, mortgage and VAT increases
Cost of Living
August is set to be a busy month for many households as Back to School preparations get underway
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Date confirmed for wider rollout of free GP visit cards
Cost of Living
The GP visit card scheme will be expanded in the near future
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Soup run permits could prove 'very damaging' for charities, warn volunteers
Cost of Living
Dublin City Council has confirmed an examination of on-street food services is on the cards
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Iceland staff vow to push on with Talbot St protest for at least another month
Cost of Living
Staff began their sit-in at the Talbot St branch just over a month ago as they fight for clarification about their pay
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Budget 2024: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar promises energy supports for households across the country
Energy Crisis
The Taoiseach said "it's pretty obvious" that people will need the Government's help with their energy bills this winter
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Mortgage arrears support scheme extended to 2027 as thousands of households to benefit
Housing Crisis
The Abhaile scheme has helped over 26,400 households at risk of losing their homes since 2016
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Cost of living: Free books considered for secondary school students
Cost of Living
Minister for Education Norma Foley is apparently keen to extend the free books scheme to accommodate older pupils
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Penneys slash prices on children's clothes ahead of back to school season
Cost of Living
The prices on hundreds of kidswear items will be reduced as the retailer addresses financial pressures on families
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Social welfare Ireland: Major payments could see big increase in Budget 2024
Social welfare
Budget 2024 is set to be announced in October this year but recommendations are already being made and the government are already beginning to consider measures
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Hairdressers can 'barely keep heads above water' ahead of expected VAT hike
Cost of Living
The Irish Hairdressing Federation is calling for the VAT rate to remain at 9 per cent as the sector struggles with rising costs
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Guinness owner Diageo hikes price of a pint for second time this year
Guinness
They last increased prices in February, when they hiked the price of a pint by 12c
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Iceland worker warns Ballyfermot branch could wage sit-in protest if left ignored
Cost of Living
"We're coming to work each day with no idea as to whether it'll be closed or not"
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