Households will see 100 euro knocked off their first electricity bills of the year under proposals being brought to Cabinet next week. Friday, 30 May 2025.

New 100- and 200-euro bank notes entered circulation on Tuesday, ... The width of the new bills has been reduced — they are now as wide as a €50 note, 77 millimeters, ...

A third of the countries gearing up for euro cash have opted out of printing large denomination notes, saying the big bills are too unwieldy for citizens used to more meager pocket change.

Every home to get 100 euro subsidy on electricity bills in New Year Government has pledged to tackle soaring energy costs as inflation rates hit a 20-year high. James Ward.