A report indicates that excise duty and VAT constitute half the cost of a bottle of wine purchased from an off-licence in Ireland, placing Irish consumers among the highest payers of alcohol excise duties in Europe.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) spent almost €1 billion on agency staff last year, a figure described as a 'damning indictment' of its spending. Separately, Irish consumers borrowed a record €3 billion in a single year.

New data from AIB's Spend Trend report indicates that Irish consumers spent their money on theme parks, sporting goods, and hairdressers in June, based on 79 million card transactions.

Aftershocks will keep prices of oil, food and packaging high for months

Reports indicate that Irish consumers are facing increased electricity prices, with critics attributing the hikes to the government's failure to regulate data centers effectively.

An Irish consumer asks about the mid-year impact of reduced benefits on their Laya Prosper Advanced health insurance scheme. The article addresses concerns about plan changes and potential alternatives.

A survey reveals that approximately half of Irish health insurance policyholders believe recent increases in premiums are not justified.

Ireland could soon be plunged into a cost-of-living crisis as severe as that seen after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, experts have warned.

Oil prices have surged on world markets since the conflict in the Middle East started on Saturday. While oil prices are up, the surge in gas has been even more dramatic.

More Irish consumers are opting for fully electric vehicles when buying new cars, although some concerns about EVs still persist.

Irish consumers failed to redeem €60.1 million in deposits for drink containers last year through the Government's Deposit Return Scheme, leaving a significant amount unclaimed.

A survey reveals that one in five Irish consumers state they cannot afford a holiday this year, while others plan to spend more when they do travel, highlighting a widening income gap.

An executive from Holland & Barrett states that Irish consumers still prefer physical retail experiences, making Ireland more reliant on high street shopping than many other European markets.

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Reports indicate higher volumes of fuel being purchased in Northern Ireland, as Irish consumers consider traveling further to find better petrol prices.

Oil distributors, retailers and wholesalers have been accused of taking advantage of the crisis in the Middle East to price gouge Irish consumers, farmers and businesses.

A 'perfect storm' of heatwaves and global instability is predicted to lead to significant food price increases for Irish consumers. This situation is expected to result in a noticeable rise in food imports.

A survey reveals that 42% of Irish consumers cite household expenses as their primary worry, indicating that the cost of living continues to overshadow all other concerns.

Irish consumers are facing increased costs and complexity for online shopping and parcel delivery due to new customs charges. This reflects a global trend towards more trade barriers and tariffs.

Ireland's health insurance regulator has warned that consumers are receiving less coverage on their health insurance plans despite paying higher premiums, with the average adult premium now at €1,900.

Reports indicate that Ireland currently holds the distinction of having the most expensive household electricity prices across the entire European Union. This places a significant burden on Irish consumers compared to other EU member states.

Irish consumers have reported massive hikes in the cost of home heating oil, while anxiety surrounds fuel prices at the pumps.

Fuels for Ireland CEO Kevin McPartlan said although crude oil prices have increased substantially, this will have little impact on the wholesale prices.