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Taoiseach leads tributes to ‘giant of broadcasting’ Mike Burns

Taoiseach leads tributes to ‘giant of broadcasting’ Mike Burns

Former RTÉ London Editor who received MBE for services to UK-Irish relations has died

Sun Feb 28 2021 - 11:32
More Irish people unhappy than ever before, CSO survey finds

More Irish people unhappy than ever before, CSO survey finds

Numbers on income support from State have soared during pandemic, research shows

Fri Feb 26 2021 - 14:59
Covid-19: Vaccination programme ‘chink of light’ for travel industry

Covid-19: Vaccination programme ‘chink of light’ for travel industry

Accelerated vaccine rollout will ‘give Government more options’ on overseas holidays

Thu Feb 25 2021 - 06:00
Mice, insects and glass in soup among frights reported to food watchdog

Mice, insects and glass in soup among frights reported to food watchdog

Poor personal hygiene of staff in restaurants and sewage odour among grievances

Mon Feb 22 2021 - 14:07
Frustration over insurance firms refusing to provide travel refunds

Frustration over insurance firms refusing to provide travel refunds

Reader was instead offered a ‘pointless’ free six-month extension of cover

Mon Feb 22 2021 - 06:00
When the music stopped: Ticketmaster hits sour note over refunds

When the music stopped: Ticketmaster hits sour note over refunds

Three readers tell of issues they experienced with company

Mon Feb 22 2021 - 01:00
Revolut user in a spin after being asked if he was related to Eamon Ryan

Revolut user in a spin after being asked if he was related to Eamon Ryan

Pricewatch: Reader told his account would be restricted if he did not answer question

Mon Feb 22 2021 - 00:00
Staycation once again? The smart booking guide for 2021

Staycation once again? The smart booking guide for 2021

Uncertainty still hangs over the Irish summer, but a few hypothetical plans never hurt anyone

Sun Feb 21 2021 - 06:00
Vaccination passports: What are the pros and cons? And will we have to use them?

Vaccination passports: What are the pros and cons? And will we have to use them?

Initiative could allow more travel as Covid-19 drops but raises privacy and fairness concerns

Tue Feb 16 2021 - 10:21
The Irish-focused platforms offering an alternative to Amazon

The Irish-focused platforms offering an alternative to Amazon

Pricewatch: Indigenous online sites aim to help Irish consumers to shop local

Mon Feb 15 2021 - 06:04
Just 6% of Irish shoppers polled say ethical factors ‘crucial’

Just 6% of Irish shoppers polled say ethical factors ‘crucial’

Almost 60 per cent say they try to do their best in relation to ethical shopping

Mon Feb 15 2021 - 06:00
Pandemic has increased risk of online abuse for young women, says charity

Pandemic has increased risk of online abuse for young women, says charity

Women’s Aid notes surge of image-based sexual abuse since March 2020

Mon Feb 15 2021 - 00:01
‘We want closure’: Stardust victims’ families mark 40th anniversary

‘We want closure’: Stardust victims’ families mark 40th anniversary

At Artane event, families of the 48 people who died hope inquest can lead to justice

Sun Feb 14 2021 - 19:31
Valentine’s Day sales bloom as loved ones connect from afar

Valentine’s Day sales bloom as loved ones connect from afar

Demand goes beyond roses as people send messages of hope amid Covid restrictions

Sat Feb 13 2021 - 01:00
Liebe in the air as Aldi and Lidl ‘flirt’ on social media

Liebe in the air as Aldi and Lidl ‘flirt’ on social media

Pre-Valentine’s lovefest between supermarkets began with a request to Netflix and chill

Fri Feb 12 2021 - 19:16
Coronavirus: 921 new cases, 23 deaths reported as 4,931 more vaccine doses given

Coronavirus: 921 new cases, 23 deaths reported as 4,931 more vaccine doses given

‘Rate of transmission still extremely high and risks to our vulnerable have not changed,’ says Glynn

Fri Feb 12 2021 - 18:23
Vaccination rollout in nursing homes almost complete, HSE says

Vaccination rollout in nursing homes almost complete, HSE says

Nphet warns it could be six weeks before the number of Covid-19 cases drops below 100 a day

Fri Feb 12 2021 - 15:27
Love cheats: People warned of romance scams as Valentine’s Day nears

Love cheats: People warned of romance scams as Valentine’s Day nears

Criminals using social media to target lonely people isolated during multiple lockdowns

Fri Feb 12 2021 - 00:01
Boost Irish tourism by giving out holiday vouchers, sector urges Government

Boost Irish tourism by giving out holiday vouchers, sector urges Government

Stay-and-spend tax break should be scrapped in favour of ‘consumer friendly’ alternative

Thu Feb 11 2021 - 08:34
Most children aged 8-12 have smart phone and social media profile

Most children aged 8-12 have smart phone and social media profile

Lockdowns lead to surge in children's online activity, new research suggests

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 00:01
Valentine’s Day: 60 Irish sites to help you spread the love

Valentine’s Day: 60 Irish sites to help you spread the love

Celebrating Irish businesses that are doing what they can to help people celebrate love

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 07:00
Amazon’s arrival in Ireland will change the way we shop

Amazon’s arrival in Ireland will change the way we shop

An Irish ‘fulfilment centre’ will make shopping easier, but it has downsides for consumers

Sat Feb 06 2021 - 06:00
Travel and Covid-19: ‘Our industry has been hardest hit’

Travel and Covid-19: ‘Our industry has been hardest hit’

Passenger numbers in Republic down 94% with under 4,000 travelling each day

Fri Feb 05 2021 - 06:00
Q&A: Will I be able to go on holiday this year?

Q&A: Will I be able to go on holiday this year?

Where can I go, if anywhere? Am I entitled to a refund? Can I travel if I’ve been vaccinated?

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 10:48
Ryanair passengers say they are still awaiting Covid-19 refunds

Ryanair passengers say they are still awaiting Covid-19 refunds

Michael O’Leary says ‘every customer that has requested a refund for us has received it’

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 19:27
‘Eir keeps sending me modems but all I want is my old landline number back’

‘Eir keeps sending me modems but all I want is my old landline number back’

Pricewatch: Phone and broadband issues are causing stress for these readers

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 06:00
Oh the places we’ll go: My first trip after Covid

Oh the places we’ll go: My first trip after Covid

This pandemic will pass and we will travel again. But where will we go?

Sat Jan 30 2021 - 00:00
Retailer says clarity needed over click-and-collect service

Retailer says clarity needed over click-and-collect service

Marks & Spencer claims to be ‘essential retailer’ in apparent clash with restrictions

Wed Jan 27 2021 - 21:33
More than 400,000 summer holiday bookings may be in jeopardy

More than 400,000 summer holiday bookings may be in jeopardy

‘Doom, doom and more doom’: Irish travel agents despondent over latest Covid-19 restrictions

Wed Jan 27 2021 - 15:31
Dunnes Stores removes ‘reserve-and-collect’ service from website

Dunnes Stores removes ‘reserve-and-collect’ service from website

In-store collection for non-essential items contravenes Covid-19 rules, department says

Tue Jan 26 2021 - 12:15
Shoppers spent more on Christmas 2020 than in previous year

Shoppers spent more on Christmas 2020 than in previous year

‘Mission’ shopping replaced browsing with spending in toy stores up 45% on 2019

Mon Jan 25 2021 - 17:36
Taxes, delays and brokerage fees: The grim reality of post-Brexit online shopping

Taxes, delays and brokerage fees: The grim reality of post-Brexit online shopping

Pricewatch: Shoppers waiting weeks for deliveries despite buying from Irish domains

Mon Jan 25 2021 - 00:00
Brexit issue causes fresh setback for Currys/PC world customers in Ireland

Brexit issue causes fresh setback for Currys/PC world customers in Ireland

Cancellatin of orders blamed on Brexit-related issues

Sat Jan 23 2021 - 12:28
Covid-19: How to look after yourself if you catch the virus

Covid-19: How to look after yourself if you catch the virus

Get an oximeter, sleep on your front, wash out your nose ... A Covid-19 management plan

Sat Jan 23 2021 - 06:00
Deliveroo riders across Dublin strike over working conditions

Deliveroo riders across Dublin strike over working conditions

Some restaurants show support as organisers complain of ‘drastically reduced’ rates

Fri Jan 22 2021 - 20:47
Covid-19: Nearly 800 people fined for breaking 5km travel rule

Covid-19: Nearly 800 people fined for breaking 5km travel rule

Of those fined for breaching 5km limit, 87% were under the age of 45

Fri Jan 22 2021 - 20:18
Buymie grocery delivery service to waive Dunnes fees for a month

Buymie grocery delivery service to waive Dunnes fees for a month

Move is to encourage people to stay at home and applies to orders over €40, company says

Wed Jan 20 2021 - 19:56
Switching energy provider would have saved users €1,700 over past four years

Switching energy provider would have saved users €1,700 over past four years

Customers who switched or renegotiated with supplier every year over four years could have saved €704 on gas and €1,097 on electricity

Tue Jan 19 2021 - 18:19
Irish consumers most anxious in Europe, survey finds

Irish consumers most anxious in Europe, survey finds

Confidence in shopping in store falls as third wave of Covid-19 bites

Tue Jan 19 2021 - 17:55
Scammers exploit Brexit taxes and charges for packages

Scammers exploit Brexit taxes and charges for packages

Fake emails and texts sent under branding of couriers request payment for customs clearance before delivery

Tue Jan 19 2021 - 11:20
Revenue says Brexit delays on goods going through Dublin Port are easing

Revenue says Brexit delays on goods going through Dublin Port are easing

Officials claim supply chain issues in the retail sector are a result of ‘blockages’ in UK and failure of importers to prepare for Brexit

Mon Jan 18 2021 - 18:44
Brexit: Currys/PC World Irish customers asked to pay import taxes in error

Brexit: Currys/PC World Irish customers asked to pay import taxes in error

Retailer apologises and says those mistakenly asked to pay duties will be refunded

Mon Jan 18 2021 - 10:29
Irish officials raise queries with EU over disruptive post-Brexit ‘rules of origin’

Irish officials raise queries with EU over disruptive post-Brexit ‘rules of origin’

Supermarkets could face difficulties keeping shelves stocked amid new border controls

Mon Jan 18 2021 - 01:00
Health insurance matters – even in the days of premium refunds

Health insurance matters – even in the days of premium refunds

Switching insurers could easily save you hundreds of euro this year and next

Mon Jan 18 2021 - 00:00
Remote working: ‘I do find myself wondering how I did the commute’

Remote working: ‘I do find myself wondering how I did the commute’

Two people share their positive experience of working from home during lockdown

Fri Jan 15 2021 - 17:55
Brexit: Freight group warns Taoiseach of empty shelves and higher prices

Brexit: Freight group warns Taoiseach of empty shelves and higher prices

Supermarket shelves will be bare, prices will climb and supply chains disrupted, says FTAI

Fri Jan 15 2021 - 11:44
Arnotts shoppers charged import fees due to Brexit teething problems

Arnotts shoppers charged import fees due to Brexit teething problems

Store to reimburse customers hit with extra taxes imposed due to ‘administrative error’

Thu Jan 14 2021 - 01:00
Veteran Dublin street trader Tessie Carroll dies aged 88

Veteran Dublin street trader Tessie Carroll dies aged 88

Councillor pays tribute to ‘outstanding activist’ who worked Dublin 1 pitch for 60 years

Wed Jan 13 2021 - 17:29
Over 70% of British imports arriving into Dublin Port clearing without delays

Over 70% of British imports arriving into Dublin Port clearing without delays

Prepared businesses being rewarded with speedier access to Irish market, says Revenue

Tue Jan 12 2021 - 17:58
Pensioner declared dead: ‘I am laughing about it now but it wasn’t funny then’

Pensioner declared dead: ‘I am laughing about it now but it wasn’t funny then’

Department of Social Protection ‘has sincerely apologised for this error’

Tue Jan 12 2021 - 01:00
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