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Debunk: Turf is not an ‘agricultural crop’; burning it is polluting and unhealthy

# Factcheck

Debunk: Turf is not an ‘agricultural crop’; burning it is polluting and unhealthy

23 hours ago 17,984 Views 0 Comments

It can take 1,000 years for a metre of peat to form.

# fuel - Last week 20th November 2022 - 26th November 2022

# Toll Charges

Taoiseach says transport minister examining 'how best to deal' with rise in toll charges

Nov 22nd 2022, 5:40 PM 10,819 Views 26 Comments

Eamon Ryan said earlier this week that he is reluctant to reduce toll charges.

# fuel - This year 2022

# Budget 2023

Budget 2023: What measures have already kicked in?

Sep 28th 2022, 12:05 AM 30,566 Views 22 Comments

Some measures included in the €11 billion budget have already been enacted.

17,000 apply for emergency social welfare payments for food, fuel and clothing in July alone

# Inflation Crisis

17,000 apply for emergency social welfare payments for food, fuel and clothing in July alone

Aug 6th 2022, 7:30 AM 27,123 Views 8 Comments

The number of applications has been rising month-on-month in light of the cost-of-living crisis.

Taoiseach says he doesn't anticipate fuel rationing in coming months

Aug 3rd 2022, 5:30 PM 14,759 Views 39 Comments

He said the Government’s immediate concern is the continuing price impact the energy crisis is having on people.

Varadkar says Ireland has contingency plans if fuel rationing comes into effect

# Russia

Varadkar says Ireland has contingency plans if fuel rationing comes into effect

Jun 22nd 2022, 10:16 AM 27,830 Views 41 Comments

However, the Tánaiste said he doesn’t think the plans will need to be implemented.

Varadkar 'not ruling out' new cost-of-living measures before Budget

Updated Jun 16th 2022, 3:04 PM 32,149 Views 97 Comments

As things stand, the Tánaiste said the plan is still to wait until budget day in October.

EU cuts eurozone growth forecast as Ukraine invasion inflates energy costs

# PREDICTION

EU cuts eurozone growth forecast as Ukraine invasion inflates energy costs

May 16th 2022, 3:30 PM 9,408 Views 12 Comments

Ireland is still expected to be the second fastest growing economy in the eurozone, with GDP set to increase by 5.4%.

Rising fuel prices push motorists to reconsider their car usage

May 9th 2022, 12:05 PM 25,593 Views 29 Comments

57% of adults surveyed said that they were changing or considering changing how frequently they use their car.

Govt won't oppose fresh Dáil motion challenging turf sale restrictions

# Turf Wars

Govt won't oppose fresh Dáil motion challenging turf sale restrictions

Updated May 4th 2022, 9:42 PM 27,317 Views 28 Comments

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice’s motion calls on the Dáil to recognise that turf is a fuel many people are dependent on.

# Cost Of Living

VAT on gas and electricity could be cut to 9% under Government proposals to tackle cost of living crisis

Apr 11th 2022, 11:30 PM 35,216 Views 109 Comments

Households could receive an additional three weeks payment of the fuel allowance as part of the proposed measures.

EU might not give the green light on VAT reduction on fuel until May

# Cost Of Living

EU might not give the green light on VAT reduction on fuel until May

Updated Mar 29th 2022, 6:40 PM 12,846 Views 20 Comments

Mary Lou McDonald has called for a 0% VAT rate for a period of time on domestic energy bills.

Energia: Average electricity and gas bills to increase by 15% from next month

# Price Hikes

Energia: Average electricity and gas bills to increase by 15% from next month

Mar 25th 2022, 12:31 PM 14,870 Views 27 Comments

The price hikes are effective from 25 April.

FactFind: Is the carbon tax on home heating oil an excise duty - and could it be cut?

# Fuel

FactFind: Is the carbon tax on home heating oil an excise duty - and could it be cut?

Mar 18th 2022, 12:05 AM 22,040 Views 35 Comments

An argument about the definition of this tax broke out last week as the government moved to address rising fuel costs.

Fuel price crisis: Industry denies profiteering as hauliers set to receive €100-a-week grant

# Pay At The Pump

Fuel price crisis: Industry denies profiteering as hauliers set to receive €100-a-week grant

Updated Mar 11th 2022, 5:30 PM 37,451 Views 60 Comments

Micheál Martin said there was concern across Europe at high fuel prices, as Paschal Donohoe said he backed Martin’s comments.

Expert says Ryan 'spot on' to advise slowing down, warns Govt may have to lower speed limits

# Fuel Crisis

Expert says Ryan 'spot on' to advise slowing down, warns Govt may have to lower speed limits

Mar 10th 2022, 7:30 PM 46,101 Views 103 Comments

Eamon Ryan has encouraged people to keep their bills down by driving slower.

Govt to take further action on rising cost of living before October's Budget, says Varadkar

# Energy Costs

Govt to take further action on rising cost of living before October's Budget, says Varadkar

Mar 4th 2022, 2:34 PM 18,928 Views 46 Comments

Varadkar said the cost of living was rising even before the war in Ukraine, and now it has only gotten worse.

Coveney: EU states must be given 'extraordinary flexibilities' to deal with rise in fuel prices

# Cost Of Living

Coveney: EU states must be given 'extraordinary flexibilities' to deal with rise in fuel prices

Mar 1st 2022, 2:48 PM 20,171 Views 21 Comments

Government sources say if the price of petrol or diesel hits €2 they will have to step in with emergency measures.

# fuel - Last year 2021

Hauliers warn of further protest in early December if fuel costs are not reduced

# Truckers

Hauliers warn of further protest in early December if fuel costs are not reduced

Nov 26th 2021, 8:31 AM 13,086 Views 60 Comments

The Irish Truckers and Haulage Association Against Fuel Prices made the announcement on social media.

# Factcheck

FactCheck: Were 3,600 tonnes of peat imported into Ireland from Latvia?

Nov 24th 2021, 12:01 AM 22,755 Views 0 Comments

Lobby group claims thousands of tonnes of foreign peat were imported in Ireland. Social media users attacked The Greens over the news while others doubted it happened at all. We test the evidence.

# Fuel Allowance

Explainer: What is the Fuel Allowance and who can qualify for it?

Oct 17th 2021, 6:30 AM 36,027 Views 7 Comments

It was announced in the Budget this week that the Fuel Allowance would increase by €5 per week.

Fuel Allowance increase won't be paid out until November - but will be backdated

# Heating

Fuel Allowance increase won't be paid out until November - but will be backdated

Oct 15th 2021, 2:02 PM 30,202 Views 9 Comments

It was confirmed on Tuesday that the allowance was increasing by €5 to €33 a week.

UK military drivers mobilised to deliver fuel to petrol stations

# Labour Shortage

UK military drivers mobilised to deliver fuel to petrol stations

Oct 2nd 2021, 10:06 AM 18,137 Views 30 Comments

It came as opposition parties raised the prospect of a parliamentary recall to address the wider situation of labour shortages.

British military drivers to deliver fuel from Monday as temporary HGV visas extended

# Fuel Crisis

British military drivers to deliver fuel from Monday as temporary HGV visas extended

Oct 1st 2021, 10:11 PM 17,665 Views 29 Comments

A temporary visa scheme for foreign HGV drivers will be extended beyond Christmas Eve to 28 February.

UK government says petrol crisis 'under control', but stations still facing long queues

# Fuel

UK government says petrol crisis 'under control', but stations still facing long queues

Sep 30th 2021, 7:08 PM 9,373 Views 11 Comments

Some petrol stations are still running out of fuel faster than they can be resupplied.

UK army tankers to take to roads for fuel deliveries amid supply issues

# Fuel For Thought

UK army tankers to take to roads for fuel deliveries amid supply issues

Sep 29th 2021, 2:38 PM 13,517 Views 28 Comments

Drivers in the UK are being warned that fuel prices could reach record levels.

Boris Johnson says crisis on petrol forecourts is ‘stabilising’

# Fuel Crisis

Boris Johnson says crisis on petrol forecourts is ‘stabilising’

Sep 28th 2021, 5:50 PM 12,010 Views 22 Comments

The British Prime Minister urged motorists to go about their business in the normal way.

Poll: What do you use to heat your home?

# Your Say

Poll: What do you use to heat your home?

Sep 7th 2021, 11:19 AM 45,306 Views 68 Comments

New standards for domestic solid fuels will be introduced in Ireland next year.

'Most polluting' solid fuels to be banned in Ireland within a year

# Climate Change

'Most polluting' solid fuels to be banned in Ireland within a year

Sep 7th 2021, 8:28 AM 52,110 Views 68 Comments

Each year some 1,300 people die in Ireland due to air pollution from solid fuel burning.

# fuel - All time

'Roy Keane always showed up on the big days - I wanted to be like that'

# Fuel

From The42

# Fuel

'Roy Keane always showed up on the big days - I wanted to be like that'

Oct 31st 2020, 10:03 AM 41,447 Views 14 Comments

Sean O’Brien believes Ireland need a Keane-like mentality if they are to get the result they need in Paris today.

Man due in court in relation to 20 fuel 'drive-offs' in Dublin and Kildare

# FUEL THEFT

Man due in court in relation to 20 fuel 'drive-offs' in Dublin and Kildare

Apr 30th 2020, 7:09 AM 44,677 Views 0 Comments

The man admitted to the 20 incidents of fuel theft with a combined value of €846.51.

Cost of a litre of petrol at lowest level recorded since April 2016

# Fuel

Cost of a litre of petrol at lowest level recorded since April 2016

Mar 22nd 2020, 4:44 PM 76,413 Views 87 Comments

The coronavirus pandemic and a significant drop in crude oil costs are among the factors behind the drop in price.

How much money could the carbon tax take in if it was increased?

# Budget 2020

How much money could the carbon tax take in if it was increased?

Aug 25th 2019, 6:30 AM 16,075 Views 56 Comments

The government is looking at two models to increase carbon tax and offset the cost to householders.

Increase in electric car take-up 'could pose a substantial risk to stability of the State’s finances'

# Fuel Tax

Increase in electric car take-up 'could pose a substantial risk to stability of the State’s finances'

Aug 15th 2019, 4:53 PM 35,503 Views 118 Comments

A schedule of declining supports to buy electric cars should be considered, states department review.

What has the Taoiseach done to reduce his carbon footprint? He's eating less meat

# Don't Have A Cow Man

What has the Taoiseach done to reduce his carbon footprint? He's eating less meat

Jan 14th 2019, 5:09 PM 12,937 Views 48 Comments

Varadkar says lessons must be learned from water charges stating that cross-party buy-in for carbon taxes is needed.

The yellow vests: Dozens block fuel depot as PM to meet with protesters

# France

The yellow vests: Dozens block fuel depot as PM to meet with protesters

Dec 3rd 2018, 2:17 PM 12,782 Views 40 Comments

Around 1,000 students shouting “Macron resign!” demonstrated in the city of Nice today – some wearing high-vis jackets.

Slight drop in cost of petrol and diesel, but we're still paying more than last year

# On The Road

Slight drop in cost of petrol and diesel, but we're still paying more than last year

Jul 29th 2018, 3:24 PM 14,769 Views 46 Comments

Drivers are paying 10c more compared to July 2017.

Putting diesel fuel tax on par with petrol 'justifiable', report finds

# Net Gains

Putting diesel fuel tax on par with petrol 'justifiable', report finds

Feb 22nd 2018, 7:53 AM 26,956 Views 149 Comments

Putting diesel tax on par with petrol would result in net gains for the exchequer and net reductions in pollution, the ESRI says.

Could banana peel be Ireland's next alternative fuel?

# That's Bananas

Could banana peel be Ireland's next alternative fuel?

Jan 11th 2018, 7:45 PM 16,902 Views 19 Comments

These Young Scientists think so.

3,000 delayed fuel allowance payments to be received next week

# Technical Glitch

3,000 delayed fuel allowance payments to be received next week

Jan 5th 2018, 4:10 PM 10,469 Views 6 Comments

The technical glitch that caused the issue has been resolved.

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