Take 5: Monday
Five things you need to know: Newstalk, Fine Gael and Fianna Fail release confusing statements over Enda interview, a new peak in the price of oil, and is Twitter really about to set up in Ireland?
View ArticleResidents at Ballymun flats concerned over heating
Following two outages in the past month, tenants at the Shangan Road flats where mother-of-two Rachel Peavoy died of hypothermia are worried as winter approaches.
View ArticleBudget could put extra 5c on petrol - and €30 on tank of oil
It is reported this morning that carbon tax will rise by at least a third – making it more expensive to heat your home.
View ArticleHalf of older people forgo food to pay for fuel - survey
Researchers say fuel poverty is contributing to “significant” differences in summer and winter mortality rates across the island of Ireland.
View ArticleWATCH: Hungarians burn banknotes to keep warm
You might not feel like your savings are worth much – but at least they’re not going up in flames…
View ArticleBord Gais rejects "anti-competitive" complaint
The Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors of Ireland is protesting against what it terms Bord Gais’s “anti competitive and unfair” pricing policies.
View ArticleJoan Burton defends government action on fuel poverty
Minister for Social Protection says households with high levels of fuel poverty will be prioritised this year.
View ArticleBad news for the environment: 4 out of 5 use fossil fuels to heat homes
Census 2011 found a clear urban-rural split between people using oil and natural gas to heat their homes.
View ArticleEnergy Index jumps in July with increases for oil, coal and electricity
The latest Bord Gáis Energy Index cites supply issues and eurozone weakness as pushing fuel up.
View ArticleOpen thread: What high-tech functions would you like in your home?
What kind of tech developments would make it easier to run your home? Add your thoughts to this open thread.
View ArticleWoman finds ex-boyfriend living in her attic
The man, who had recently been released from jail, could see into her bedroom through air vents.
View ArticlePoll: Have you turned on your heating yet?
With energy price hikes kicking in soon and temperatures falling, are you switching on the timer – or holding off as long as possible?
View ArticleTop readers' comments of the week
Here’s our round-up of the funniest, most thought-provoking and interesting comments you lot made this week. Did you make it in?
View ArticleFunding issues delay Ireland's first District Heating project
Ireland could follow the lead of Russia, Poland, and other countries in installing cost-effective district heating – but only if it gets the funding.
View ArticleBedsits are history thanks to new regulations effective from today
Rental properties are now required to have separate bathrooms, independently controlled heating appliances and adequate food preparation and storage facilities.
View ArticleRich pensioners 'should give back any handouts they don't need'
Free bus travel, free television licences, heating bill payments – one Conservative minister in Britain has suggested rich pensioners may not need them all.
View Article9 reasons why you should be thrilled you made it through Monday
You can be our heroes, baby.
View ArticlePeople approaching St Vincent de Paul 'because they cannot afford the basics'
The Society of St Vincent de Paul has highlighted energy costs as particularly burdensome for struggling families.
View ArticleTips on how to stay warm, protect the environment and heat your home this winter
The Environmental Protection Agency said that householders can save money and be environmentally friendly this winter.
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