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PEOPLE POWER CAMPAIGN SEEKS 20,000 PEOPLE TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST IRISH COST OF LIVING CRISIS

PEOPLE POWER CAMPAIGN SEEKS 20,000 PEOPLE TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST IRISH COST OF LIVING CRISIS

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MONDAY 2 OCTOBER 2017

PEOPLE POWER CAMPAIGN SEEKS 20,000 PEOPLE TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST IRISH COST OF LIVING CRISIS
 

One Big Switch is back, and is looking for 20,000 people to join their Big Cost of Living Switch campaign to fight back against the cost of living crisis currently gripping Ireland.

The Big Cost of Living Switch aims to ease cost of living pressure by empowering consumers and encouraging them to make sure they’re not paying more than they have to on their big-ticket bills.

Ireland is now the second most expensive country in the EU, with goods and services costing 25% above the EU average. Coupled with slow wage growth, this has made for a cost of living crisis.

This crisis was shown evident by a recent Aviva report showing 1 in 4 adults are struggling financially.

The Big Cost of Living Switch will help people fight back and save on their household bills by:

  • Registering 20,000 individuals to the campaign by October 30.
  • Using that combined buying power to negotiate big discounts on Energy and Insurances.
  • Provide these offers to registrants so they can switch or use them to shop around

The campaign is timely given major energy retailers have just announced upcoming rate rises. Making matters worse, yesterday the introduction of the increase in the PSO levy on energy bills.

The PSO levy will be increased for all energy consumers by €25 to €104.50 annually, pressure to a bill that far too many people are still paying too much for simply because they haven’t switched.

Switching from standard electricity and gas offers can save people up to about €300, and recent research has shown that switching home insurers can save some people nearly €300.

One Big Switch Co-Founder Oliver Tattan launched the campaign and commented on the crisis:

“While there’s some degree of economic recovery in Ireland, average earnings are increasing at somewhere between a quarter and third of the rate they did the last time employment was this high.

“People still need to save where they can, and the best way to do this is shopping around for your big ticket items; insurance and energy. A whopping 86% of people didn’t switch their energy last year.

This campaign hopes to increase awareness around switching and unlock offers to help people save

“I would encourage everyone to join the campaign at OneBigSwitch.ie. It’s cost and obligation free!”.

One Big Switch has nearly 100,000 members nationally and uses their combined buying power to unlock group discounted offer on household bills. It’s free to join at www.onebigswitch.ie.

Case studies and comment by Oliver Tattan are available to media outlets

MEDIA ENQUIRIES - David Liston, Director of Campaigns
EMAIL:
David@onebigswitch.com

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Betty
Betty from LK commented:

I would love to join up but unsure how to do so. Betty Molony 

Margaret
Margaret from LD commented:

Looking for the best quote for house insurance and contents. Any recommendations appreciated. Many thanks. Margaret 

Someone
Someone from WX commented:

Hi.all. I feel that this is a fantastic idea which when you think about it makes perfect sense,yes people in great numbers obviously Carries enough weight to bring change and have influence over change.companies are quick to increase their prices especially once you sign up with them,and often difficult to even get them on the phone etc, again great idea,tnx Anthony 

Someone
Someone from D commented:

Have you any offers for House Insurance pl 

Someone
Someone from LH commented:

I'm a single mother of 3 minors, I receive children's allowance monthly and a disability allowance weekly. My weekly budget just covers to get food on the table and pay my electricity and other bills.IIf a pair of school shoes brake or the school asks for money again as they do every couple of weeks im struggling.. Christmas is the most stressful time of the year, and I have to take out a credit union loan to cope. My children never had a weekend away or a holiday abroad since I'm winning it on my own. My kids miss out on birthday partys, school trips or school discos because I don't have the means to provide. I m very sure that my situation is a daily reality for many families in Ireland, and It is not ok to have to rare the future generation of Ireland in utter poverty in 2017. If any politician tells me all is well, I tell him do my job for a month and then open your mouth. Yours sincerely, Nanette Maguire a very proud Mom to three wonderful children. 

Someone
Someone from D commented:

My friend is a single mother of 1. She used to work 3 days a week. Total 12 h with 15e/p/h. Her income monthly was just over 32000e. My wife and i work full time and after tax we were geting 35000. 

Someone
Someone from C commented:

Joined up let’s see what I can save 

Someone
Someone from G commented:

I have registered now. What else do I need to do? Kind regards Sheela 

Someone
Someone from D commented:

This is an excellent idea. Please inform me of best deal. Thank you 

Declan
Declan from MH commented:

where can I sign up? 

Someone
Someone from D commented:

I am very frustrated at the amount of important information that is htdden from me as regards rising prices and the amount of rises I would not know anything abouut 

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