News - cost of living crisis
Cavan Senator praises Budget 2024 for investments towards the youth
He said Fine Gael is committed to putting more money in people's pockets by cutting tax and USC, reducing childcare fees by 25% starting next year and by paying double child benefit at Christmas and extending the benefit to 18-yr-olds in full-time education.
Oct 15, 2023 14:51Cavan 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 15:36Cavan 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 11:31Restaurants 'desperate' for reduced VAT rate
Restaurants Association of Ireland calls for reduced VAT rate during current 'tough' times.
Sep 29, 2023 09:58Winter Fuel Allowance Scheme plans announced
Thresholds for pensioners and couples to receive this year's National Fuel Allowance have been changed to benefit more people
Sep 25, 2023 09:29Local TD calls for more 'supports' for back to school costs
Parents in Cavan and Monaghan have shared their concerns with me about meeting these costs.
Jul 11, 2023 13:06Supermarket price cuts 'boosts' consumer confidence
Consumers are very concerned about what is still a very substantial cost of living crisis.
Jun 23, 2023 07:57Diesel and petrol to rise by 5c and 6c later this week
Any rise in the cost of petrol and diesel will only make goods in the shops more expensive.
May 28, 2023 11:04Local parents 'struggling' to feed children
7 in 10 parents are worried about being able to provide basics like food, heat and electricity for their family.
May 24, 2023 17:11NorthernSound Newsletter
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