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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Jack White

Blackouts, price hikes and recession - what winter in Ireland might look like this year

The cost of living crisis is affecting millions in Ireland with prices rising across the board.

Inflation hit a 38-year high in June, increasing by 9.1% in the 12-month period, the fastest rate since 1984, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

With the ongoing cost of living crisis, rising energy costs, potential blackouts and recession are looming this winter, according to several experts.

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