There are fears the rise in the cost of living is now a longer term problem than first forecast.
The inflation figures have now extended beyond rising energy costs, with food inflation now significant.
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The UN High Commissioner for Refugees says the Government must take swift action ensure that refugees can be provided with accommodation without delay.
The call comes as the Taoiseach said additional accommodation options for the immediate term have been identified to house Ukranian refugees.
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The latest British Government Protocol campaign has been described as nothing short of propaganda.
A Fine Gael TD said the information campaign launched by the Government’s Northern Ireland Office is extremely concerning.
The campaign claims to explain how the British Government is fixing the post-Brexit Protocol.
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Motorists throughout the country are being warned of the possible dangers when driving in intense sunlight as temperatures are due to increase significantly in the coming days.
The Road Safety Authority is warning motorists that high temperatures pose a threat with sun glare potentially causing drivers to be temporarily dazzled or blinded by the intensity and brightness of the sun.
