Charlie Weston

Warning of private health insurance ‘exodus’ as runaway price hikes show no signs of slowing down The apparently never-ending cycle of health insurance price hikes will force thousands of people to drop their cover, an expert has warned.

Warning of private health insurance ‘exodus’ as runaway price hikes show no signs of slowing down
Young people face being priced out of the market, expert says
m.independent.ie/business/mon...

Weather-related insurance claims soar as rain and flooding wreak havoc on homes across the country Weather-related insurance claims have almost trebled in cost as relentless rain and winds are causing havoc for households.

Weather-related insurance claims soar as rain and flooding wreak havoc on homes across the country
Costs have trebled compared with those in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn
m.independent.ie/business/mon...

Irish Life Health latest to hike premiums in move costing families up to €330 a year Irish Life Health has followed its rivals in announcing an increase in its private medical insurance premiums.

Breaking | Irish Life Health latest to hike premiums in move costing families up to €330 a year
www.independent.ie/business/mon...

Dublin compo couple linked with over 30 personal injury claims facing jail Having failed to remove a number of residential cabins and other illegal developments on their gated property, the couple face imprisonment

Dublin compo couple linked with over 30 personal injury claims facing jail
www.crimeworld.com/courts/dubli...

‘Biggest rip-off of renters in a generation’ – State’s largest landlord says new rent rules could boost its income by 25pc Ireland’s largest landlord has told investors the radical rent reforms coming into play at the weekend will see its rental income shoot up.

Biggest rip-off of renters in a generation’ – State’s largest landlord says new rent rules could boost its income by 25pc
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said property funds are due for a bonanza thanks to new legislation
m.independent.ie/business/per...

‘Perma-gloom’ – most people in Ireland expect the prices of goods and services to keep rising for years Most people think prices of goods and services will continue to rise over the next five years.

‘Perma-gloom’ – most people in Ireland expect the prices of goods and services to keep rising for years
Lack of progress in tackling issues such as cost of living is fuelling negativity, research shows
m.independent.ie/irish-news/p...

‘It’s a slap in the face’ – Irish households are paying twice as much for electricity as data centres Households in Ireland are paying almost twice as much for their electricity as data centres.

‘It’s a slap in the face’ – Irish households are paying twice as much for electricity as data centres
Eurostat figures show large energy users also have lower network charges
m.independent.ie/business/per...

‘Reformed’ criminal and poetry writer Ian ‘Mad Dog’ Maloney awarded €10,000 over taxi rear-ending Ian ‘Mad Dog’ Maloney, a man currently serving a jail term but who says he’s a reformed character, has been awarded €10,000 damages in the Circuit Civil Court for injuries he suffered in a rear-ending...

Reformed’ criminal and poetry writer Ian ‘Mad Dog’ Maloney awarded €10,000 over taxi rear-ending
m.independent.ie/irish-news/c...

Banks told to provide more ATMs in Border, South-West and West regions Most areas of the country have sufficient access to an ATM near them, under criteria established in legislation.

Banks told to provide more ATMs in Border, South-West and West regions
www.independent.ie/business/mon...

Prices of petrol and diesel rise by 3c after dropping last month The prices of petrol and diesel at the pumps have gone up this month, reversing a fall in January.

Prices of petrol and diesel rise by 3c after dropping last month
m.independent.ie/business/mon...

Rents now a third higher than before Covid-19 pandemic and continue to rise Rent costs are continuing to rise and are now a third higher than they were before Covid-19 struck.

Rents now a third higher than before Covid-19 pandemic and continue to rise
m.independent.ie/business/mon...

Ryanair claims airline staff not responsible for grandchild's scalding with spilt drink, grandmother is The county registrar heard that the boy had suffered second-degree burns and had specifically alleged it had been his granny’s hot drink that had spilled over him

Ryanair claims airline staff not responsible for grandchild's scalding with spilt drink, grandmother is
County registrar heard that the boy had suffered second-degree burns and had specifically alleged it had been his granny’s hot drink that had spilled over him
www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtan...

‘Irish banks rip-off young savers’ – experts claim children’s savings accounts are a marketing tool Savings accounts for children have been labelled a rip-off and mere marketing tools. This is because the accounts offered by banks are often characterised by unfair terms and conditions, financial exp...

‘Irish banks rip-off young savers’ – experts claim children’s savings accounts are a marketing tool
Interest rates may not be as good as they appear due to restrictive terms
m.independent.ie/business/mon...

If I apply for a sabbatical will I still be able to take voluntary redundancy? Q Voluntary redundancies were announced in my place of work in April 2024. We were led to believe this would be a swift process. I applied and was accepted but my exit date that was given is the fourt...

Your questions: If I apply for a sabbatical will I still be able to take voluntary redundancy?
m.independent.ie/business/mon...

Laya the latest health insurer to increase its medical premiums Laya Healthcare has become the latest medical insurer to announce a price hike.

Laya the latest health insurer to increase its medical premiums
www.independent.ie/business/mon...

Woman who alleged she suffered losses of €540,000 after car park crash has case thrown out by judge A personal injuries claim by a woman, who alleged she had suffered losses of more than €540,000 arising from a collision between cars in a car park, was today dismissed by Judge Ken Connolly in the Ci...

Woman who alleged she suffered losses of €540,000 after car park crash has case thrown out by judge
www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...

Many thanks, Pat.

I presume they are on very high salaries in multi-national firms, and/or are getting big help from Mum and Dad.

Milk, meat, cheese and butter all up in price as inflation continues to hit hard Food price rises continue to outpace the overall inflation rate.

Milk, meat, cheese and butter all up in price as inflation continues to hit hard
www.independent.ie/business/mon...

Watchdog calls for removal of Uber restrictions – in move that will mean cheaper fares but infuriate taxi industry The competition authority is recommending the removal of barriers to Uber and Bolt fully entering the Irish taxi market, in response to consumer demand.

Watchdog calls for removal of Uber restrictions – in move that will mean cheaper fares but infuriate taxi industry
CCPC recommends all drivers be allowed to use own cars to provide taxi rides, without needing a special licence
m.independent.ie/business/wat...

Price of typical home up by more than €100,000 in last four years, with median price now at €387,000 The cost of a typical home has shot up by more than €100,000 in the last four years.

Price of typical home up by more than €100,000 in last four years, with median price now at €387,000
Severe shortage of second-hand properties is driving up costs, according to CSO
m.independent.ie/irish-news/p...

Mortgage campaigner David Hall says he was refused banking services for years after scrutiny of the system Prominent mortgage campaigner David Hall has told TDs and senators he was refused banking services for five years because of his public criticism of banks and vulture funds.

Mortgage campaigner David Hall says he was refused banking services for years after scrutiny of the system
m.independent.ie/irish-news/p...

Shortage of second-hand properties pushing overall prices of homes up Higher prices for scarce second-hand properties are pushing up prices.

Shortage of second-hand properties pushing overall prices of homes up
www.independent.ie/business/mon...

Woman awarded over €218,000 after rear-end crash that caused abrupt menopause and left her unable to return to work full-time The High Court has awarded over €218,000 in damages to a Co Cork woman who suffered various injuries when her car was rear-ended on a roundabout six years ago.

Woman awarded over €218,000 after rear‑end crash that caused abrupt menopause and left her unable to return to work full-time
m.independent.ie/irish-news/c...

Irish flags, foreign food: TDs say busy shoppers can’t trust what’s on the shelf For decades, shoppers been bombarded with green, white and orange packaging of various sorts with logos and promises of “Irish” on the shelf, but a tense Oireachtas hearing last week laid bare just ho...

This is infuriating - food that is labelled Irish produce is often not Irish:
Irish flags, foreign food: TDs say busy shoppers can’t trust what’s on the shelf
m.independent.ie/farming/news...

Revealed: How to find out whether the HSE is holding money belonging to your deceased or missing relative More than €33m belonging to dead or missing patients is being held unclaimed in accounts managed by the HSE.

Revealed: How to find out whether the HSE is holding money belonging to your deceased or missing relative
You could be entitled to a share of the more than €33m the health service has on account
m.independent.ie/irish-news/r...

Price of pancake ingredients has risen by a third The cost of making pancakes has flipped up again.

Price of pancake ingredients flips up by a third
m.independent.ie/business/mon...

Your money questions: How much extra money can I make if I buy an investment property through my pension? Q I’m considering buying an investment property though my pension.

Your money questions: How much extra money can I make if I buy an investment property through my pension?
m.independent.ie/business/mon...

Government called on to abolish “stealth tax” on consumer investments A Dublin MEP has called on the Government to abolish a rule that means consumers have to pay tax on an investment gain every eight years whether or not they sold up or withdrew any money.

Government called on to abolish “stealth tax” on consumer investments
www.independent.ie/business/mon...

Most people underestimate the value of a stay-at-home parent, new survey reveals Most people underestimate the value of a stay-at-home parents, new research has found.

Most people underestimate the value of a stay-at-home parent, new survey reveals
Hiring someone to do the same work would cost €60k
m.independent.ie/business/mon...