News - cost of living

More affordable housing 'needed' for local families
Cllr Gibbons is hopeful that more affordable housing schemes will be taken on by Monaghan County Council "fairly soon."
Dec 19, 2024 12:47
Price of a Dublin pint to hit €10
A cider in one pub in Temple Bar will now set you back €10.45.
Feb 20, 2024 08:46
Cavan accountant says 'government is out of touch'
Cavan-based accountant and financial advisor said yesterday's budget was "very inflationary" and did "not tackle the cost of living crisis".
Oct 11, 2023 15:36
'Sharp focus' on cost of living in Tuesday's Budget
There will be a range of measures that will provide supports to households.
Oct 5, 2023 12:45
Cavan businessman calls for reduced duty on fuel
Cavan filling station owner says we are close to paying €2 per litre for fuel
Sep 29, 2023 11:31
Cavan TD calls for government to intervene on 'unaffordable' rents
A local TD has called for the Government to intervene after rents in Cavan increased by more than 20% in the past year.
Sep 26, 2023 07:50
Extra €100 per child added to benefit payments today
It's set to benefit 650 thousand families across the country with 19,000 of them across Cavan and Monaghan.
Jun 6, 2023 07:45
Cavan-Monaghan TD highlights need for Spring Bonus to tackle cost of living
Deputy Tully said a Spring Bonus would make "a real difference" to so many people in this region.
Feb 26, 2023 13:07
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
Monaghan Senator says 'poor uptake' on State support schemes
The Monaghan Senator says he is eager to see more people engage with the State offerings.
Feb 11, 2023 09:45NorthernSound Newsletter
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