Drought Declared in Eight Counties Amid Irish Heatwave — What It Means for Households As temperatures soar across the country, Uisce Éireann has declared a drought in twelve counties, with more regions under pressure.1 After three unusually dry seasons, areas like Westmeath, Donegal, and Meath are now facing serious water shortages and the forecast suggests more hot, dry days ahead.1 ... read more>

Storm Éowyn Costs Soar—Are You Paying Too Much? Storm Éowyn is shaping up to be Ireland’s most expensive weather event in over two decades, with industry loss potentially reaching a staggering €696 million according to affected insurers.1 More than 27,000 claims have already been submitted, with around €112 million in household-related claims and €122 million for commercial properties.2 ... read more>

Irish consumers are paying nearly €500 more per year on energy than the average EU household1, according to recent data reported by The Irish Times. Electricity prices in Ireland are now 30% above the EU average, while gas prices are also significantly higher.1 These costs place Ireland among the most expensive countries in Europe for household energy. What’s driving this? Factors include in... read more>

Energy bills in Ireland are predicted to remain high throughout 2025, even if wholesale gas and electricity prices decrease. While energy providers have lowered prices several times in the past year, bills remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic and pre-Ukraine war levels. Ireland currently has the second-highest energy costs in Europe, with electricity costing €355 more annually than the... read more>

At OneBigSwitch we work hard to get better prices on household bills for homeowners and householders. We, like many other businesses in Ireland, depend on the next generation of citizens being able to buy or rent a home. Therefore, we get worried when we see our housing crisis getting worse. Housing crises are not unique to Ireland, many countries have them. The causes are complex and varied... read more>