# Heating

Last year

2022

# Consumer Price Index

Annual inflation eases again slightly in September after 38-year high in July

Home heating oil was up 83.8% in the year to September.

8.1k

Oct 13th 2022, 1:01 PM

# soaring prices

Cost of living crisis: Most households intend to use their home heating less often this winter

A new poll from Red C and The Journal shows that 76% intend to delay putting the heating on.

21.1k

Oct 13th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Mick Barry

Tánaiste says pay-as-you-go utility users will not be included in winter cut-off moratorium

‘A moratorium on disconnection for electricity this winter needs to be a moratorium for everybody,’ Mick Barry told the Journal.

54.9k

Sep 29th 2022, 7:43 PM

# Public Bodies

Public sector buildings to turn off heat 1-2 hours before closing time

Public sector bodies will be required to set temperatures to the guideline of 19 degrees where appropriate.

33.8k

Sep 7th 2022, 7:34 PM

# Heating

Extra Fuel Allowance payment of €100 to be issued this week

All households who received Fuel Allowance in early April will automatically receive the €100 lump sum.

30.6k

May 16th 2022, 11:25 AM

All time

# Heating

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

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

30.2k

Oct 15th 2021, 2:02 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you turned the heating on this week?

Temperatures are set to drop to as low as -2 degrees tonight.

57.9k

Sep 26th 2020, 10:09 AM

# Brrrrrr

Poll: It's September - have you turned the heating on yet?

Have you reached for that dial?

40.7k

Sep 2nd 2020, 10:26 AM

# climate action

Can rented homes be made more energy efficient? You're being asked to give your view

One of the options outlined in the consultation open from today is to encourage a wider use of green leases.

14.8k

Dec 6th 2019, 6:10 AM

# beast from the east

Status Orange snow-ice warning issued for seven counties as temperatures set to plunge to -7

The eastern part of the country is set to be the worst hit by the wintry weather.

157k

Feb 26th 2018, 11:45 AM

# lunch crunch

Poll: Do you ever put on more clothes instead of turning on the heating?

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

31.6k

Dec 28th 2017, 12:45 PM

# Your Say

Poll: It's autumn - have you turned the heating on yet?

We’re in for some wet, windy weather in the coming days. Is your radiator going on?

21.5k

Sep 9th 2017, 2:28 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you turned the heating on yet?

Let’s have a heated debate.

30.0k

Oct 8th 2016, 10:58 AM

# low prices

Man in court for tampering with meters so he could offer 'cheaper' gas and electricity

McLoughlin had advised a ‘client’ to top the meter up by €10 a week and Bord Gáis “won’t come near you”.

22.8k

Jan 30th 2016, 7:15 AM

# Hot Water

What's next for the Nest Thermostat? Solving your immersion woes

The third gen version of the smart thermostat is getting hot water control, something the company says Irish customers have been requesting.

22.6k

Nov 17th 2015, 6:10 AM

# Brrrr

Bang the heating on - the weekend is going to be cold

Dig out the hats and scarves.

20.3k

Oct 16th 2015, 7:47 AM

# that church look

Why stained-glass windows aren't just for churches...

To find out a bit about getting stained glass put into the home, TheJournal.ie spoke to Sean Finlan from Rathmines Glass.

3.3k

Apr 16th 2015, 6:06 PM

# learning

Review: Will the Nest Thermostat help reduce your heating bill?

A lot has been made out about the company Google bought last year, but does it really make things easier for you?

28.1k

Jan 24th 2015, 4:00 PM

# keeping the heat in

Irish homes are a lot warmer than they were 10 years ago

New figures from the CSO show significant improvements to BER ratings.

12.6k

Jan 20th 2015, 1:53 PM

# Brrrr

Is It OK To Put The Heating On Yet?

Take this quiz to see if you should press the button.

31.0k

Nov 3rd 2014, 9:30 PM

# Dilemma

The Burning Question*: Is it too early to put the heating back on?

Let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)

23.7k

Sep 22nd 2014, 3:30 PM

# Poverty

Poor people in Europe forced to choose between heating and eating

Oxfam is calling on G7 leaders who are meting tomorrow to reassess Europe’s energy strategy to move towards more sustainable and affordable fuels.

6.7k

Jun 3rd 2014, 6:30 AM

Voices

Column: Here's where we can make cuts – and savings! – that won’t hurt services, jobs or salaries

Cutting costly emissions from thousands of public buildings would help the environment and save Ireland €200m a year – without requiring a single job loss.

204

Apr 16th 2014, 8:00 AM

# Buuuurrrrrrr

Tips 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.

18.3k

Nov 9th 2013, 7:30 AM

# home warfare

How to make your other half turn the heating on

The eternal struggle of our time.

46.0k

Nov 3rd 2013, 6:00 PM

# energy costs

People 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.

5.0k

Oct 3rd 2013, 9:30 AM

# One Down

9 reasons why you should be thrilled you made it through Monday

You can be our heroes, baby.

19.7k

Sep 30th 2013, 9:30 PM

# Britain

Rich 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.

7.7k

Apr 28th 2013, 5:36 PM

# bedsits

Bedsits 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.

31.3k

Feb 1st 2013, 2:45 PM

# Heating

Funding 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.

7.3k

Oct 7th 2012, 8:45 AM

# you told us

Top 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?

6.6k

Sep 29th 2012, 11:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: 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?

9.5k

Sep 28th 2012, 12:52 PM

# Not Ok

Woman finds ex-boyfriend living in her attic

The man, who had recently been released from jail, could see into her bedroom through air vents.

27.7k

Sep 14th 2012, 10:31 AM

# you tell us

Open 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.

5.4k

Sep 2nd 2012, 2:01 PM

# Energy Index

Energy 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.

1.9k

Aug 7th 2012, 10:09 AM

# Census 2011

Bad 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.

4.2k

Mar 29th 2012, 10:20 PM

# Fuel Poverty

Joan Burton defends government action on fuel poverty

Minister for Social Protection says households with high levels of fuel poverty will be prioritised this year.

2.0k

Mar 9th 2012, 7:00 AM

# Bord Gais

Bord 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.

2.4k

Mar 8th 2012, 3:48 PM