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Ryanair sees fares and costs under pressure due to Iran war

Ryanair sees fares and costs under pressure due to Iran war

The Irish carrier now expects air fares in the key summer months to remain largely flat.

More fuel support measures possible before budget, says Simon Harris

More fuel support measures possible before budget, says Simon Harris

Speaking before Cabinet on Tuesday, Simon Harris said it would be ‘foolish’ to rule out further measures

Inflation could reach 6.7% under ‘severe scenario’ – report

Inflation could reach 6.7% under ‘severe scenario’ – report

Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris warned there is a risk of stagflation in the Irish economy.

Tánaiste warns of risk of stagflation to Irish economy

Tánaiste warns of risk of stagflation to Irish economy

Government face plenty of scrutiny despite fuel supports

Government face plenty of scrutiny despite fuel supports

Government advice on energy conservation coming

Government advice on energy conservation coming

82 per cent of people fear a recession in the next year, poll shows

82 per cent of people fear a recession in the next year, poll shows

Taoiseach and Tánaiste say Iran war can not continue for three weeks

Taoiseach and Tánaiste say Iran war can not continue for three weeks

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

The Taoiseach and Tánaiste reacted to the US president’s suggestion the war could continue for two or three weeks

Government trying to balance short-term pain with long-term outlook — Tánaiste

Government trying to balance short-term pain with long-term outlook — Tánaiste

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Tánaiste Simon Harris said he is concerned about how much worse the crisis in the Middle East will get.

Government warns fuel retailers about price hikes

Government warns fuel retailers about price hikes

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Here, we take a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

Opposition criticises Government’s energy supports as ‘simply not enough’

Opposition criticises Government’s energy supports as ‘simply not enough’

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

‘Your package today had to be dragged out of you and still you come to the table with half measures,’ Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said.

‘Concrete measures’ to tackle energy prices to be announced next week

‘Concrete measures’ to tackle energy prices to be announced next week

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Simon Harris said the Government will act on petrol and diesel prices, fuel poverty and supply chain issues.