Revised code to govern way lenders interact with customersUNSOLICITED DOOR-TO-DOOR sales calls from financial institutions are to be banned under a revised Consumer Protection Code which…Wed Oct 19 2011 - 01:00
Consumer law set for 'overhaul'The Government has pledged to address the “inherently unbalanced” relationship between consumers and businesses through a “major…Tue Oct 18 2011 - 01:00
The truth about beauty?THE BRIGHTLY-LIT make-up counters of our upmarket department stores are scary places for novices (and men)Mon Oct 17 2011 - 01:00
Draw against Estonia sees doubling of flight pricesTHE PRICE of air tickets between Ireland and Estonia more than doubled within hours of the announcement of the Euro 2012 play…Fri Oct 14 2011 - 01:00
Up to 10,000 homeowners could enter 'mortgage to rent' schemeAS MANY as 10,000 people could see ownership of their homes transferred to local authorities as part of measures to tackle the…Thu Oct 13 2011 - 01:00
Blanket forgiveness of mortgage debt is rejectedTHE INTRODUCTION of two “mortgage to rent” social housing schemes, a specialised mortgage advice service and a range of alternatives…Thu Oct 13 2011 - 01:00
Proposals reject blanket mortgage debt forgivenessAs many as 10,000 people could see ownership of their homes transferred to local authorities under a scheme proposed by the Inter…Wed Oct 12 2011 - 01:00
Mortgage distress proposals revealedA “BROAD range of concrete proposals” aimed at helping mortgage holders in difficulty “through no fault of their own” are expected…Wed Oct 12 2011 - 01:00
Happy ending as Connolly gets his plough and three stars backTHE PLOUGH and the Stars drama ended almost before it started: the mysterious disappearance of a key part of the James Connolly…Tue Oct 11 2011 - 01:00
Ryanair wins boarding card appealRyanair has won its appeal against a Spanish ruling made in January which found that its fees for reissuing boarding passes were…Tue Oct 11 2011 - 01:00
No official reception planned as rugby team due homeMEMBERS OF the Irish rugby team arrive back in Dublin today, where the homecoming is likely to be muted and no official reception…Tue Oct 11 2011 - 01:00
Girl (14) back in Ireland after successful liver transplantLEITRIM TEENAGER Meadhbh McGivern has arrived back in Ireland following her successful liver transplant operation which took …Tue Oct 11 2011 - 01:00
Girl given transplant arrives homeLeitrim teenager Meadhbh McGivern has arrived back in Ireland following a successful liver transplant operation which took place…Mon Oct 10 2011 - 01:00
Avoid a courtroom dramaThere are alternatives to simply going to court and letting your legal team battle things out on your behalf – and you could …Mon Oct 10 2011 - 01:00
Asmal remembered in Mansion HousePoliticians, artists, activists and the friends and family of Prof Kader Asmal, the former ANC cabinet minister and Trinity law…Mon Oct 10 2011 - 01:00
Tesco fined €600 for overchargingTHE STATE’S largest retailer Tesco has been found guilty of misleading shoppers on eight separate occasions by charging more …Sat Oct 08 2011 - 01:00
When Orlando eyes are smilingGO CITYBREAK: Glorious weather, fabulous hotels, paddle-board yoga and chocolate craftingSat Oct 08 2011 - 01:00
Debate proves a ratings winner for TV3MORE THAN 820,000 people tuned in to watch at least a part of the sometimes heated presidential debate on TV3 on Tuesday night…Thu Oct 06 2011 - 01:00
Call to prioritise languages in schoolsTHE ABSENCE of a coherent language-learning strategy in primary and secondary schools is damaging the State’s competitiveness…Thu Oct 06 2011 - 01:00
European ruling may transform TV soccer rightsSKY TELEVISION’S control over broadcasting rights for soccer and rugby and a host of other sports has been thrown into doubt …Wed Oct 05 2011 - 01:00
Over 800,000 watch TV3 debateMore than 820,000 people tuned in to watch at least a part of the sometimes heated presidential debate on TV3 last night with…Wed Oct 05 2011 - 01:00
'Odds stacked against' victims of negligence, group claimsTHE MEDICAL profession and the State are consistently covering up mistakes in order to minimise the risks of cash payouts to …Wed Oct 05 2011 - 01:00
RIA seeks coherent language strategyThe absence of a coherent language learning strategy in the Republic’s primary and secondary schools is damaging the State’s …Wed Oct 05 2011 - 01:00
Bruton names Goggin to chair Competition AuthorityISOLDE GOGGIN has been named as the new chairwoman of the Competition Authority by Minister for Enterprise, Jobs and Employment…Tue Oct 04 2011 - 01:00
Goggin appointed CA chairIsolde Goggin has been appointed as the new chairwoman of the Competition Authority by the Minister for Enterprise Richard Bruton…Mon Oct 03 2011 - 01:00
Debt relief plan for mortgage holdersAN INTERDEPARTMENTAL committee established by the Government to examine how to tackle the State’s mortgage debt crisis has submitted…Sat Oct 01 2011 - 01:00
No holding back the tide of online drugsHundreds of packets of medicine have been seized by Customs in one week. Why are so many Irish people buying drugs online?Sat Oct 01 2011 - 01:00
Gas price increases to add €150 to household billsTHREE OF the State’s four gas providers are raising prices from this morning, the fourth operator having already rolled out price…Sat Oct 01 2011 - 01:00
Consumers to face higher gas billsThree of the State’s four gas providers will increase their prices from tomorrow with the fourth provider having already rolled…Fri Sept 30 2011 - 01:00
Agency upholds complaint against Aer Lingus advertAER LINGUS could be referred to the National Consumer Agency for its failure to respond to a request for more information from…Wed Sept 28 2011 - 01:00
Bank says thousands of credit cards faultyULSTER BANK has admitted that credit cards issued to thousands of customers this year are faulty and will have to be reissued…Wed Sept 28 2011 - 01:00
Lidl cheap wine promotion 'irresponsible', says MinisterA DECISION by one of the State’s leading supermarket chains to sell two bottles of red wine for just €5 today as part of a special…Sat Sept 24 2011 - 01:00
One in three Irish people travel without insuranceLARGE NUMBERS of Irish people do not take out travel insurance when they go abroad, despite the fact that without it an accident…Sat Sept 24 2011 - 01:00
Business up at hotels and restaurantsWHILE THE tourism sector continues to struggle as a result of the downturn, there are some positive signs emerging, according…Sat Sept 24 2011 - 01:00
Fewer sales at latest distressed property auctionTHE THIRD distressed property auction held by Allsop Space took place yesterday – and while it drew another large crowd to the…Sat Sept 24 2011 - 01:00
Dear school: I can't say you gave me the happiest days of my lifeTHIS WEEK, I got an unexpected e-mail from the school I left more than 20 years agoSat Sept 24 2011 - 01:00
Protest at distressed property saleThe third distressed property auction held by Allsop Space took place today and while it drew another large crowd to the Shelbourne…Fri Sept 23 2011 - 01:00
Banks hiring agents to check clientsBANKS HAVE started employing private detectives to carry out checks on borrowers with substantial mortgages if they claim they…Fri Sept 23 2011 - 01:00
Happy campers: Barretstown children's charity welcomes its 21,000th visitorTHE BARRETSTOWN children’s charity, which offers support to children affected by a serious illness and their families, welcomed…Wed Sept 21 2011 - 01:00
Barretstown welcomes 21,000th 'camper'The Barretstown children’s charity, which offers support to children affected by a serious illness and their families, has welcomed…Tue Sept 20 2011 - 01:00
Fees may have come down but are they low enough?THERE IS no denying the fact that once well-heeled barristers and solicitors have had a tough couple of years and the recession…Tue Sept 20 2011 - 01:00
Too much on your plate? Waste not, want notIrish consumers throw out 30 per cent of food bought in supermarkets, costing each household more than €1,000 a yearMon Sept 19 2011 - 01:00
Media mergers plan outlinedTHE GOVERNMENT is preparing legislation giving the Department of Communications the power to decide on all mergers and acquisitions…Mon Sept 19 2011 - 01:00
Fans heading to New Zealand for rugby finals can expect pricey experiencePEOPLE BUOYED by Ireland’s victory against the Aussies on Saturday and suddenly keen to answer Ireland’s call can still get down…Mon Sept 19 2011 - 01:00
The cost of answering Ireland's CallPeople buoyed by Ireland’s victory against the Aussies yesterday and suddenly keen to answer Ireland’s call can still get down…Sun Sept 18 2011 - 01:00
McGuinness promises to be the 'people's president'The Sinn Fein executive has formally nominated Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness as its presidential…Sun Sept 18 2011 - 01:00
True blues pin their colours to the mastTHERE IS no sky blue and navy bunting left in Dublin. The flags are gone too, as are the jerseys. And the tickets?Sat Sept 17 2011 - 01:00
Media merger shake-up plannedLegislation is to be introduced in the coming months which will give the Department of Communications the ultimate power to decide…Sat Sept 17 2011 - 01:00
Marlay's dog day is overHundreds of mutts from across Dublin gathered in Rathfarnham’s Marlay Park today along with their owners to take part in the …Sat Sept 17 2011 - 01:00
The economics of collegeWHEN IS free not so free? When it comes to the Irish education system, obviouslyMon Sept 12 2011 - 01:00
