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What does the rate cut  mean for you?

What does the rate cut mean for you?

Tracker customers will see immediate cut in repayments

Thu Jun 05 2014 - 14:39
Consumer agency warns firms over unfair contract terms

Consumer agency warns firms over unfair contract terms

Legislation says terms are unfair if they give trader an unfair advantage over a consumer

Thu Jun 05 2014 - 08:06
KBC Bank denies  three-month insolvency deals on mortgages

KBC Bank denies three-month insolvency deals on mortgages

IMHO chief had said deal allows clients an accelerated Personal Insolvency Arrangement

Wed Jun 04 2014 - 19:53
Children recognise unhealthy foods from TV, research shows

Children recognise unhealthy foods from TV, research shows

Eating habits and food preferences far easier to change in early years, says report author

Mon Jun 02 2014 - 16:19
Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

This week’s consumer concerns include the unwanted cancellation of Eircom’s eFibre service, and the great hotel deals available to those who do their homework

Mon Jun 02 2014 - 01:00
Marathon women take to Dublin streets

Marathon women take to Dublin streets

About 40,000 women take part in 31st women’s mini-marathon

Mon Jun 02 2014 - 01:00
Man seriously hurt following Stoneybatter explosion

Man seriously hurt following Stoneybatter explosion

Suspected gas blast ripped through terraced house on Dublin’s northside

Sun Jun 01 2014 - 23:40
Ulster Bank’s treatment of terminally ill woman criticised

Ulster Bank’s treatment of terminally ill woman criticised

Couple accuse bank of ‘intimidating and harassing’ by refusing to allow sale of home

Thu May 29 2014 - 01:00
Banks are part of the problem. Are they part of the solution?

Banks are part of the problem. Are they part of the solution?

Up to 300,000 households are in negative equity

Tue May 27 2014 - 01:00
Search is on as Kimye touch down in Cork

Search is on as Kimye touch down in Cork

Famously bling couple touched down in Lear jet shortly after 4pm on Sunday afternoon

Mon May 26 2014 - 17:59
Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

How a website sells wrinkles creams, and how companies deal with requests to transfer accounts from one name to another are exercising consumers this week

Mon May 26 2014 - 01:00
Unhappy customers are finally making the switch

Unhappy customers are finally making the switch

Irish consumers are no longer prepared to put up with poor customer service – 72 per cent of us now active switchers, according to a new survey

Mon May 26 2014 - 01:00
Iceberg ahead? The risks of travelling without insurance

Iceberg ahead? The risks of travelling without insurance

When you consider everything that can go wrong, not taking out insurance begins to take on the appearance of high-stakes gambling

Mon May 19 2014 - 01:02
Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

This week, the One Big Switch campaign, Electric Ireland contract durations and the price of ringing Aviva are exercising consumers

Mon May 19 2014 - 01:00
Pricewatch: Value for Money

Pricewatch: Value for Money

Ice-cream cones

Mon May 19 2014 - 01:00
Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

Vodafone’s approach to settling a bill, and Bank of Ireland’s blocking of credit cards, are exercising consumers this week

Mon May 12 2014 - 01:00
Summer savin’, give it a blast: ways to cut costs

Summer savin’, give it a blast: ways to cut costs

From picnics to apps, sun screen to free days out, here are eight ideas for a frugal season

Mon May 12 2014 - 01:00
A chef who will never Roux the day

A chef who will never Roux the day

A 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 full

Sat May 10 2014 - 01:00
Bath set to cost 16 cent while a shower will set you back 25 cent

Bath set to cost 16 cent while a shower will set you back 25 cent

Cost of water to come close to €400 for many families based on figures provided by Hogan

Thu May 08 2014 - 01:00
Turning on the tap tax – what the water charges will mean for you

Turning on the tap tax – what the water charges will mean for you

Q&A: A look at the finer details of Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan’s announcement

Wed May 07 2014 - 01:01
Households face average water bill of €240 a year

Households face average water bill of €240 a year

Government says allowance will mean no charge for children

Tue May 06 2014 - 20:19
Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

This week’s consumer concerns relate to a huge broadband bill and a hotel refusing to accept a voucher

Mon May 05 2014 - 01:00
The daily grind: a day as a Bewley’s barista

The daily grind: a day as a Bewley’s barista

Even 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 fun

Mon May 05 2014 - 01:00
Payments delayed by May Day after introduction of European payment area

Payments delayed by May Day after introduction of European payment area

Customers left waiting for wages and other payments under Sepa regime

Fri May 02 2014 - 01:00
BoI criticised for 'very blunt' approach to distressed borrowers

BoI criticised for 'very blunt' approach to distressed borrowers

Insolvency Service singles out Bank of Ireland for criticism

Thu May 01 2014 - 01:00
Dublin house prices up nearly 15% in 12 months

Dublin house prices up nearly 15% in 12 months

Houses prices across the State rose by 7.8 per cent in the 12 months to end of March

Wed Apr 30 2014 - 13:53
BoI criticised for 'blunt’ approach to distressed borrowers

BoI criticised for 'blunt’ approach to distressed borrowers

Oireachtas Finance Committee updated on ISI performance

Wed Apr 30 2014 - 11:17
Great Danes reclaim top spot in restaurant Oscars

Great Danes reclaim top spot in restaurant Oscars

Noma named finest place to dine on the planet at industry’s most prestigious awards

Tue Apr 29 2014 - 15:40
Molly Malone about to be wheeled on to make way for Luas

Molly Malone about to be wheeled on to make way for Luas

Statue moving to temporary home outside the tourist office on nearby Suffolk Street

Tue Apr 29 2014 - 01:00
Man in hospital following Navan shooting

Man in hospital following Navan shooting

Incident took place on Drogheda side of Slane town

Mon Apr 28 2014 - 06:19
GPs could  lose their insurance cover if they sign up to free scheme, company warns

GPs could lose their insurance cover if they sign up to free scheme, company warns

Proposal go “beyond the scope and range of cover” and insurance could be invalidated

Mon Apr 28 2014 - 01:01
Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

This week, consumers are exercised about Tesco’s price promise, the colour of whiskey, and a large broadband bill

Mon Apr 28 2014 - 01:00
Supermarket shifts: 10 big changes in  20 years

Supermarket shifts: 10 big changes in 20 years

From the rise of German discounters to unexpected items in the bagging area, the supermarket experience has changed dramatically since the 1990s

Mon Apr 28 2014 - 01:00
Q&A: Why spend €500m on broadband?

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 businesses

Sat Apr 26 2014 - 01:21
Plan to bring high-speed broadband to rural Ireland gets cautious IFA welcome

Plan to bring high-speed broadband to rural Ireland gets cautious IFA welcome

Pat Rabbitte confirms new joint venture between ESB and Vodafone

Sat Apr 26 2014 - 01:03
Hanging around at the zoo

Hanging around at the zoo

Animal 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 pampering

Sat Apr 26 2014 - 01:00
State approves €500m for rural broadband

State approves €500m for rural broadband

More than 1,000 towns and villages to have access to ‘Rolls-Royce’ connectivity

Sat Apr 26 2014 - 01:00
Up to €500m broadband investment for rural Ireland

Up to €500m broadband investment for rural Ireland

Plan will bring high-speed connections to more than one million homes and businesses

Fri Apr 25 2014 - 15:00
Clothes industry urged to compensate Dhaka factory victims

Clothes industry urged to compensate Dhaka factory victims

Little relief on first anniversary of Bangladesh disaster which killed more than 1,100 people

Thu Apr 24 2014 - 16:31
An Post stamps all over Clontarf anniversary

An Post stamps all over Clontarf anniversary

Two stamps celebrating Ireland’s Viking heritage issued to mark 1014 celebrations

Thu Apr 24 2014 - 16:25
Cost of rebuilding home rises slightly but still well below boom prices survey shows

Cost of rebuilding home rises slightly but still well below boom prices survey shows

Average rebuilding costs for standard Dublin semi at €169,575, Cork figure is €133, 570

Thu Apr 24 2014 - 01:04
Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

Pricewatch: Readers’ queries

This week’s concerns relate to Turkish Airlines’ customer service, and a change to Ryanair’s online check-in policy

Mon Apr 21 2014 - 01:00
Blame it on the buggy: do first-time parents need to spend so much?

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 €1,500

Mon Apr 21 2014 - 01:00
More than 1  million have €50 or less left at the end of month

More than 1 million have €50 or less left at the end of month

470,000 have nothing left at end of month, a fall of 10,000, survey shows

Thu Apr 17 2014 - 01:40
Tesco’s top slot in real danger as retailer faces threats on multiple fronts

Tesco’s top slot in real danger as retailer faces threats on multiple fronts

German retailers Aldi and Lidl are the main reason for the Tesco decline

Tue Apr 15 2014 - 01:00
SuperValu looks set to rival Tesco for top spot

SuperValu looks set to rival Tesco for top spot

Irish-owned retailer now less than one per cent behind supermarket frontrunner

Mon Apr 14 2014 - 17:13
Pricewatch: Reader’s queries

Pricewatch: Reader’s queries

Should broadband providers be able to use the phrase ‘up to’ in relation to speeds?

Mon Apr 14 2014 - 01:00
Pricewatch: Value for Money

Pricewatch: Value for Money

Peanut butter

Mon Apr 14 2014 - 01:00
Mortgage myths

Mortgage myths

For most of us, it’s our biggest loan, so little wonder there are a lot of questions

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 01:00
How mortgages work

How mortgages work

The mechanics of your mortgage are crucial – the amount you’ve borrowed and the interest

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 01:00
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