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EXPLAINED: How technology helps people combat the rising cost of living

The rising cost of living is placing increasing pressure on household budgets, but there are a number of pieces of technology which could help people make some vital savings. Here is a look at some of the tech which could make a difference. – Smart ...

25 Aug 2022 at 15:58

Local News

Electricity credits worth €600 ‘not enough to survive the winter’

The 600 euro-worth of energy credits announced by government to help with soaring energy bills is not enough to help people survive the winter ahead, two renters have said. Three energy credits worth 200 euro each are to be paid out as part of the ...

27 Sept 2022 at 23:23

Local News

Fears illegal dumping will spiral in Longford over bin charges row

Under the new rules, households are expected to pay by weight or lift, replacing flat rate charges. The pay-by-weight arrangements announced by Minister for Communications and Environment Denis Naughten has sparked controversy amid fears the new ...

15 Jul 2017 at 21:00

Features

Cost of living measures fail to 'protect most vulnerable' - Social Justice Ireland

The Government measures to tackle the rising cost of living have once again failed to protect the most vulnerable according to Social Justice Ireland. "Those who were left behind in Budget 2022 have been left behind again in Government’s cost ...

11 Feb 2022 at 15:57

Motoring

Top of the range Opel Crossland Elite hits the mark

There are three versions of the latest Crossland to choose from, the Crossland SC, Crossland Sri and the top of the range Crossland Elite as tested here. Prices start at €23,250 for the Crossland SC. The new model is really a heavily revised ...

19 Jun 2021 at 20:11

Motoring

'Reduce Your Use' - How Longford drivers can save money and emissions this Summer

With the summer holidays underway, some will be jumping into their cars and heading off on a well-earned summer break or enjoying day trips around the country. For those who haven’t switched to an electric vehicle and are still driving a ...

29 Jun 2022 at 19:28

Local News

Majority of adults surveyed say they will have to make cuts to afford fuel

As many as 60 per cent of adults believe they will have make cuts to their spending to be able to afford fuel this winter, a survey has found. The survey was carried out by iReach Insights, who provide a range of research and market ...

03 Aug 2022 at 21:00

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Pensioners forced to cut back on meat and heating due to cost of living crisis

Pensioners have been forced to cut back on eating meat, central heating use and eating out due to the cost of living crisis. A new poll by Red C — conducted on behalf of the Society of Saint Vincent De Paul — reveals the extent to ...

10 Feb 2022 at 13:35

Business

Millions of customers to be hit with increased broadband and phone charges

One of the country's largest broadband providers has announced an increase in charges which will apply before the end of the summer. It is understood that millions of domestic Eir customers and small businesses are to be hit with ...

09 Jun 2022 at 11:53

EU must tackle cost of living rise with same spirit as pandemic, says Finance Minister

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Pandemic threatened ‘very economic fabric of the European Union’ – Donohoe

Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, has praised the European Union for its handling of the challenge, which he said posed “the gravest of consequences for our future”, and said the same spirit is needed to tackle the soaring ...

07 Feb 2022 at 18:40

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BUDGET 2023: Windfall tax or surplus ‘will fund further inflation measures if required’

Ireland’s Finance Minister has said that a windfall tax or surplus will be used to fund any further cost-of-living measures that may be needed. Paschal Donohoe said that the country’s expected surplus or a windfall tax – ...

28 Sept 2022 at 14:10

Local News

Longford/Westmeath TD Peter Burke says people are being priced out of highly dysfunctional motor insurance market

The Oireachtas Finance Committee, which Burke sits on, was tasked with carrying out an in-depth report into the recent surge in the cost of insurance which is causing huge problems for drivers across the country. The ...

25 Nov 2016 at 11:08

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