A chef who will never Roux the dayA row with the BBC over potatoes still rankles with former ‘MasterChef’ judge Michel Roux jnr, but, with his Michelin-starred restaurant and love for Man Utd, rugby and marathon running, his plate is still fullSat May 10 2014 - 01:00
Bath set to cost 16 cent while a shower will set you back 25 centCost of water to come close to €400 for many families based on figures provided by HoganThu May 08 2014 - 01:00
Turning on the tap tax – what the water charges will mean for youQ&A: A look at the finer details of Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan’s announcementWed May 07 2014 - 01:01
Households face average water bill of €240 a yearGovernment says allowance will mean no charge for childrenTue May 06 2014 - 20:19
Pricewatch: Readers’ queriesThis week’s consumer concerns relate to a huge broadband bill and a hotel refusing to accept a voucherMon May 05 2014 - 01:00
The daily grind: a day as a Bewley’s baristaEven the finest coffee can be turned into a vile and bitter soup by an inexperienced barista, I’m told, as I set to work in Bewley’s on Grafton Street. This should be funMon May 05 2014 - 01:00
Payments delayed by May Day after introduction of European payment areaCustomers left waiting for wages and other payments under Sepa regimeFri May 02 2014 - 01:00
BoI criticised for 'very blunt' approach to distressed borrowersInsolvency Service singles out Bank of Ireland for criticismThu May 01 2014 - 01:00
Dublin house prices up nearly 15% in 12 monthsHouses prices across the State rose by 7.8 per cent in the 12 months to end of MarchWed Apr 30 2014 - 13:53
BoI criticised for 'blunt’ approach to distressed borrowersOireachtas Finance Committee updated on ISI performanceWed Apr 30 2014 - 11:17
Great Danes reclaim top spot in restaurant OscarsNoma named finest place to dine on the planet at industry’s most prestigious awardsTue Apr 29 2014 - 15:40
Molly Malone about to be wheeled on to make way for LuasStatue moving to temporary home outside the tourist office on nearby Suffolk StreetTue Apr 29 2014 - 01:00
Man in hospital following Navan shootingIncident took place on Drogheda side of Slane townMon Apr 28 2014 - 06:19
GPs could lose their insurance cover if they sign up to free scheme, company warnsProposal go “beyond the scope and range of cover” and insurance could be invalidatedMon Apr 28 2014 - 01:01
Pricewatch: Readers’ queriesThis week, consumers are exercised about Tesco’s price promise, the colour of whiskey, and a large broadband billMon Apr 28 2014 - 01:00
Supermarket shifts: 10 big changes in 20 yearsFrom the rise of German discounters to unexpected items in the bagging area, the supermarket experience has changed dramatically since the 1990sMon Apr 28 2014 - 01:00
Q&A: Why spend €500m on broadband?All you need to know about the Government’s plan to bring fibre-powered highspeed broadband to nearly one million homes and businessesSat Apr 26 2014 - 01:21
Plan to bring high-speed broadband to rural Ireland gets cautious IFA welcomePat Rabbitte confirms new joint venture between ESB and VodafoneSat Apr 26 2014 - 01:03
Hanging around at the zooAnimal management used to be all about suppression and violence, according to a second generation keeper at Dublin Zoo. Now, it’s about caring and a bit of pamperingSat Apr 26 2014 - 01:00
State approves €500m for rural broadbandMore than 1,000 towns and villages to have access to ‘Rolls-Royce’ connectivitySat Apr 26 2014 - 01:00
Up to €500m broadband investment for rural IrelandPlan will bring high-speed connections to more than one million homes and businessesFri Apr 25 2014 - 15:00
Clothes industry urged to compensate Dhaka factory victimsLittle relief on first anniversary of Bangladesh disaster which killed more than 1,100 peopleThu Apr 24 2014 - 16:31
An Post stamps all over Clontarf anniversaryTwo stamps celebrating Ireland’s Viking heritage issued to mark 1014 celebrationsThu Apr 24 2014 - 16:25
Cost of rebuilding home rises slightly but still well below boom prices survey showsAverage rebuilding costs for standard Dublin semi at €169,575, Cork figure is €133, 570Thu Apr 24 2014 - 01:04
Pricewatch: Readers’ queriesThis week’s concerns relate to Turkish Airlines’ customer service, and a change to Ryanair’s online check-in policyMon Apr 21 2014 - 01:00
Blame it on the buggy: do first-time parents need to spend so much?Expectant parents who want to spend less needn’t compromise on safety or quality – with a little research and planning they can get everything they need for under €1,500Mon Apr 21 2014 - 01:00
More than 1 million have €50 or less left at the end of month470,000 have nothing left at end of month, a fall of 10,000, survey showsThu Apr 17 2014 - 01:40
Tesco’s top slot in real danger as retailer faces threats on multiple frontsGerman retailers Aldi and Lidl are the main reason for the Tesco declineTue Apr 15 2014 - 01:00
SuperValu looks set to rival Tesco for top spotIrish-owned retailer now less than one per cent behind supermarket frontrunnerMon Apr 14 2014 - 17:13
Pricewatch: Reader’s queriesShould broadband providers be able to use the phrase ‘up to’ in relation to speeds?Mon Apr 14 2014 - 01:00
Mortgage mythsFor most of us, it’s our biggest loan, so little wonder there are a lot of questionsThu Apr 10 2014 - 01:00
How mortgages workThe mechanics of your mortgage are crucial – the amount you’ve borrowed and the interestThu Apr 10 2014 - 01:00
Minding your moneyGetting your finances in order – and being able to prove it – is the first step to getting a mortgageThu Apr 10 2014 - 01:00
Pricewatch: Readers’ queriesConsumer concerns this week relate to the GAA’s customer service, Ticketmaster’s service charges (again), and dry Good FridaysMon Apr 07 2014 - 01:00
A world without money: an impossible dream?English model and actor Lily Cole and the ‘moneyless man’, Donegal’s Mark Boyle, dare to imagine a more altruistic, less cash-dependent future. Is it feasible or pie in the sky?Mon Apr 07 2014 - 01:00
Is this a new era of consumer protection or just more of the same?Observers could be forgiven for thinking we have all been here beforeTue Apr 01 2014 - 01:00
Watchdog unleashed: how to give the new consumer body teethThe promised Competition and Consumer Protection Commission should have powers to truly improve the lot of consumers. Here are eight suggestionsMon Mar 31 2014 - 01:00
Pricewatch: Reader queriesConsumer concerns this week relate to a broken iPhone, Tesco’s pricing, and VHI’s auto-renewal policyMon Mar 31 2014 - 01:00
Irish Times is newspaper of choice for MuppetsDirector says it’s ‘the’ paper when you think of IrelandFri Mar 28 2014 - 01:00
Dublin house prices fall in February but annual figures upData shows Dublin prices fell by 0.6 per cent with prices outside capital up 0.9 per centWed Mar 26 2014 - 17:17
Starbucks opens branch in former Anglo headquartersStarbucks sign erected over door of Dublin buildingWed Mar 26 2014 - 03:13
Time to beef up labellingConsumers are now much more concerned about the quality and origin of their foodWed Mar 26 2014 - 01:00
Aldi pulls sausage rolls over labelling concernsSausage rolls sold under Kelly’s label omitted sulphites which can cause allergic reactionsTue Mar 25 2014 - 12:30
€80 cashback promised to electricity customers who make One Big SwitchNational campaign has attracted more than 40,000 membersTue Mar 25 2014 - 01:01
Always-on world making people happier, survey claims86% have access to web on the go with over two million people using smart phonesMon Mar 24 2014 - 17:01
Broadband is a ‘human right’, says O’BrienAccess could lift countries out of poverty, Digicel chief tells summitMon Mar 24 2014 - 11:27
Pricewatch: Are consumers getting enough protection?The level of protection available to people dealing with financial institutions has been criticised but the Financial Services Ombudsman insists his office is ‘accessible and fair’Mon Mar 24 2014 - 01:00
