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
Warning of permanence of digital footprintsSerious privacy implications of recording personal data onlineSun Mar 23 2014 - 19:25
Most homeowners don’t know how much their house costAlmost 30 per cent underestimate purchase price by between €30,000 and €120,000Fri Mar 21 2014 - 15:19
Property market in Galway recovering more quickly than DublinTotal sales in region rose 32% in 2013Wed Mar 19 2014 - 01:00
SuperValu breathes down Tesco’s neck after Superquinn rebrandAldi and Lidl increase market share while overall grocery sales downTue Mar 18 2014 - 12:01
10 frugal but fun ways to celebrate St Patrick’s DayMarking our national holiday doesn’t have to cost a fortune. You can eat Irish, speak Irish, watch Irish, get creative – or just get out and aboutMon Mar 17 2014 - 01:00
Lions of Paris come home to deafening roarO’Connell leads squad home to heroes’ welcome in DublinSun Mar 16 2014 - 19:05
In Praise of St PatrickOur great Saint rules on myth-making, influence and staying powerSat Mar 15 2014 - 01:00
AIB writes off €170,000 in mortgage debtDeal may be largest example of debt forgiveness for borrower in negative equitySat Mar 15 2014 - 01:00
AIB writes off home debt for two more mortgage holdersTwo distressed borrowers in Dublin given debt write-offs of more than €140,000Thu Mar 13 2014 - 01:01
Careless homeowners still at risk despite fall in burglariesGardai warn that a third of all burglaries take place between 5pm and 8pmWed Mar 12 2014 - 17:31
AIB writes off €150,000 from family’s mortgageIrish Mortgage Holders’ Organisation director David Hall warns case is exceptionalWed Mar 12 2014 - 13:18
Taxi driver relieved to be declared bankruptCreditors will be forbidden from pursuing Rory Askins-Byrne over property-related debtsTue Mar 11 2014 - 10:53
Fun and games? The cost of ‘freemium’Some apps that are free to download can end up costing users hundreds of euro, as they automatically debit money from the card registered to the accountMon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00
Pricewatch: Readers’ queriesThis week’s consumer concern relates to mystery payments to Completesave.ieMon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00
From buying flats in Bulgaria on a credit card to bankruptcyFormer taxi driver Rory Askins-Byrne is paying the price for his boom lifestyleMon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00
