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Injuries Board payouts rise nearly 12% to €240m

Injuries Board payouts rise nearly 12% to €240m

More than 10,000 awards made last year

Mon Feb 24 2014 - 21:00
In all fairness: How to consume with a clear conscience

In all fairness: How to consume with a clear conscience

Few big companies fare well when it comes to ethical standards, but change may be in the air

Mon Feb 24 2014 - 01:00
The impact of risk-rated insurance

The impact of risk-rated insurance

New measures could even allow medical exams and questionnaires

Fri Feb 21 2014 - 01:01
Revenue to ‘go after’ 500,000 who haven’t paid household fee

Revenue to ‘go after’ 500,000 who haven’t paid household fee

Feehily says compliance rates with household charge far lower than for property tax

Thu Feb 20 2014 - 15:37
Graham Norton says RTÉ ‘moronic’ over Panti interview

Graham Norton says RTÉ ‘moronic’ over Panti interview

Presenter says opponents of gay marriage do not reflect the opinions of most Irish

Wed Feb 19 2014 - 23:04
Food deal will bring a little taste of home to Australia

Food deal will bring a little taste of home to Australia

Businessman signs deal with retail giant to stock range of Irish products

Wed Feb 19 2014 - 01:00
Aldi continuing to dramatically outperform  rivals in  Irish grocery sector

Aldi continuing to dramatically outperform rivals in Irish grocery sector

German discounter’s overall share of market rose by 1.3% to 7.2%

Tue Feb 18 2014 - 01:00
Gardaí question man after woman’s death in Dublin hotel

Gardaí question man after woman’s death in Dublin hotel

Three people found dead in separate incidents over weekend

Mon Feb 17 2014 - 17:22
Urgent alert called off as Cavan mother and child found safe and well

Urgent alert called off as Cavan mother and child found safe and well

Third time CRI issued since system introduced

Mon Feb 17 2014 - 01:01
Thousands remain without power

Thousands remain without power

Up to 20,000 households still without electricity five days after extreme winds

Mon Feb 17 2014 - 01:00
Strong-arm tactics: how some companies are pursuing debt

Strong-arm tactics: how some companies are pursuing debt

Customers who get into debt with some banks and service providers can expect the response to even minor debts to be swift and aggressive

Mon Feb 17 2014 - 01:00
‘Power switching’ leads to billions in savings

‘Power switching’ leads to billions in savings

Index shows people saved up to €1.8bn last year by shopping around

Mon Feb 17 2014 - 01:00
Gay people ‘not interested in sport’ claims former rugby player

Gay people ‘not interested in sport’ claims former rugby player

Neil Francis says only a tiny percentage are in actively involved in professional sports of any kind

Sun Feb 16 2014 - 23:04
Heavy burden: working full time but still in arrears

Heavy burden: working full time but still in arrears

The vast majority of people in mortgage arrears in Ireland can’t make ends meet despite having full-time jobs. But why?

Mon Feb 10 2014 - 01:00
Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

This week’s consumer problems relate to a fault BMW says is not covered by warranty, and promised vouchers that were not forthcoming

Mon Feb 10 2014 - 01:00
Value for Money

Value for Money

Valentine’s chocolates

Mon Feb 10 2014 - 01:00
Social media should not be blamed for people’s stupid behaviour

Social media should not be blamed for people’s stupid behaviour

Opinion: Drink and idiocy is, as always, a dangerous cocktail

Fri Feb 07 2014 - 10:50
Casual approach to regulations ‘adding to obesity crisis’

Casual approach to regulations ‘adding to obesity crisis’

World Health Organisation finds Irish fast food consumption growing at sharp pace

Mon Feb 03 2014 - 16:13
Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

This week’s consumer concerns relate to the price of air, promised phone credits that failed to materialise, and the grates of wrath

Mon Feb 03 2014 - 01:20
‘Rogue’ websites costing learner drivers money, RSA warns

‘Rogue’ websites costing learner drivers money, RSA warns

Thousands being ‘hoodwinked’ each year, says body

Mon Feb 03 2014 - 01:01
New insolvency system ‘too expensive for the people who need it most’

New insolvency system ‘too expensive for the people who need it most’

Mortgage holders group calls for urgent review of application process

Mon Feb 03 2014 - 01:00
Value for Money

Value for Money

White pudding

Mon Feb 03 2014 - 01:00
Prices fall but Ireland remains dearer than eurozone average

Prices fall but Ireland remains dearer than eurozone average

Forfás report shows health care 35 per cent more than average in 18 member states

Sun Feb 02 2014 - 15:11
Will a new provider in the Irish energy market lead to cheaper prices?

Will a new provider in the Irish energy market lead to cheaper prices?

Many people not switched on to energy savings

Sat Feb 01 2014 - 01:09
Health insurer Laya to hike prices by 10 per cent

Health insurer Laya to hike prices by 10 per cent

Increase will affect more than 400,000 customers.

Thu Jan 30 2014 - 07:04
VHI price rise  means more misery for consumers

VHI price rise means more misery for consumers

Some prices are up by 70 per cent, or over €1,000, in little more than three years

Wed Jan 29 2014 - 18:07
Hand it over, fork it out: why is nothing free any more?

Hand it over, fork it out: why is nothing free any more?

From parking to plastic bags, and from bins to banking, nothing seems to be free any more. We even have to pay to put air in our tyres in some garages

Mon Jan 27 2014 - 01:00
Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

Consumer concerns this week relate to a VHI rule on vaccines, and changes to an Aer Lingus flight

Mon Jan 27 2014 - 01:00
Value for Money

Value for Money

Takeaway coffee

Mon Jan 27 2014 - 01:00
Imagine. Dads looking after their kids on their own. Hilarious

Imagine. Dads looking after their kids on their own. Hilarious

The lazy notion that fathers are inept is being challenged by daddy bloggers

Mon Jan 27 2014 - 01:00
50 ways to make it to payday

50 ways to make it to payday

Feeling the effects of the yawning gap between the pre-Christmas and end-of-January salary cheque? Cheer up! We have some tips to stretch your last few lonely euro

Sat Jan 25 2014 - 01:00
UPC increases charges for second time in 12 months

UPC increases charges for second time in 12 months

TV and broadband provider’s latest price hike is roughly 10 times current inflation rate

Fri Jan 24 2014 - 11:18
What is SEPA and why should I care?

What is SEPA and why should I care?

Consumers less familiar than businesses with intricacies of new payment system

Fri Jan 24 2014 - 01:00
Value for Money

Value for Money

Tin openers

Thu Jan 23 2014 - 14:02
Dublin house prices surge 15.7% in 2013, official figures show

Dublin house prices surge 15.7% in 2013, official figures show

CSO data shows price of homes across the State climbed by more than 6% last year

Thu Jan 23 2014 - 11:45
Fishy business still rife in Irish takeaways

Fishy business still rife in Irish takeaways

Nearly 42 per cent of fish tested in fast food outlets was mislabelled as cod

Wed Jan 22 2014 - 21:20
Brian Boru memorial events to bring  king-sized celebrations

Brian Boru memorial events to bring king-sized celebrations

Major recreation of 1014’s Battle of Clontarf on April 23rd will be high point of 2014

Wed Jan 22 2014 - 16:58
Delay or no delay, SEPA is becoming a reality

Delay or no delay, SEPA is becoming a reality

A two-tier awareness is emerging as SEPA comes closer says Central Bank of Ireland

Wed Jan 22 2014 - 01:00
Monthly disposable income increased by €50 in December

Monthly disposable income increased by €50 in December

Credit unions’ survey finds 500,000 still have nothing left after paying bills

Tue Jan 21 2014 - 01:00
Good calls: 10 smart ways to save using your phone

Good calls: 10 smart ways to save using your phone

If you have a smartphone, you can text for free, find the cheapest hotel room near you, plan your menu or start a free music library

Mon Jan 20 2014 - 01:00
Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

This week’s consumer issues include a start-up idea to help consumers save money on bills, and a pledge over driving licence delay times

Mon Jan 20 2014 - 01:00
Value for Money

Value for Money

Brown bread

Mon Jan 20 2014 - 01:00
Q&A: How will Thomas Cook’s closure of its Irish office mean affect the market?

Q&A: How will Thomas Cook’s closure of its Irish office mean affect the market?

The popularity of tour operators has waned but they are far from doomed

Sat Jan 18 2014 - 01:00
Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

This week, consumer concerns include the rising price of Tesco own-brand milk, and debt collection over a phone that doesn’t work

Fri Jan 17 2014 - 01:00
Inflation climbed by just 0.5% last year

Inflation climbed by just 0.5% last year

Waste, energy and local charges pose threat to economic recovery, ISME warns

Fri Jan 17 2014 - 01:00
Cost of living rises  0.2 per cent in 2013

Cost of living rises 0.2 per cent in 2013

Alcohol and tobacco prices rise 5.7 per cent, Consumer Price Index shows

Thu Jan 16 2014 - 12:59
Pharmacy promises to match drug prices in North

Pharmacy promises to match drug prices in North

Customers to pay subscription charge of €25 to join scheme

Thu Jan 16 2014 - 01:00
Winter sales strategy: be prepared, be savvy and know your rights

Winter sales strategy: be prepared, be savvy and know your rights

Buying something you don’t really want or need is never a bargain, no matter how big the discount. Here are 10 top tips to help you prosper when prices plummet and only the fittest survive

Wed Jan 15 2014 - 10:15
What has the EU ever done for us?

What has the EU ever done for us?

Apart from give consumers greater rights? And now a new directive empowers us even more

Wed Jan 15 2014 - 10:15
Sparkling wines bounce back with sales up over festive period

Sparkling wines bounce back with sales up over festive period

Buyers trade down in quality to avoid doule excise duty

Tue Jan 14 2014 - 01:02
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