Just two retailers convicted over misleading pricesJust two retailers were convicted last year of misleading consumers about prices, out of more than 900 investigations, according…Mon Oct 01 2007 - 01:00
Report clears Hunts of dealing in Nazi artThe couple who amassed the Hunt collection in Limerick have been cleared by a new report of involvement in Nazi-era spying and…Fri Sept 28 2007 - 01:00
2,500 Streisand fans to receive compensationAlmost 2,500 people who attended the Barbra Streisand concert last July are to receive compensation for inconvenience suffered…Fri Sept 28 2007 - 01:00
O'Callaghan attacks Gilmartin and tribunalCork developer Owen O'Callaghan has launched a hard-hitting attack on his former business colleague, Tom Gilmartin, and the planning…Fri Sept 28 2007 - 01:00
Devolution to Garda regions urgedGreater devolution of decision-making to regional Garda forces and greater visibility in policing are recommended in the latest…Thu Sept 27 2007 - 01:00
Garda should remain unarmed - O'TooleGardaí should be given more training in the handling of firearms, but the force should remain unarmed, according to Garda Chief…Thu Sept 27 2007 - 01:00
Disputed sewer project to cost €83mDrainage scheme: A short drainage sewer under the Shannon river ended up costing eight times more than forecast after Limerick…Wed Sept 26 2007 - 01:00
Private project for five schools criticisedEducation: The Comptroller and Auditor General, John Purcell, has criticised a lack of communication and clarity in the running…Wed Sept 26 2007 - 01:00
Prison sick leave rates hit record levels in 2006Prison service: Rates of sick leave in the Prison Service reached record levels last year, with prison officers in two jails…Wed Sept 26 2007 - 01:00
Taoiseach tells of shock at suggestion he dealt in dollarsA suggestion by the Mahon tribunal that Mr Ahern had lodged $45,000 into his accounts came as a total shock, the Taoiseach said…Tue Sept 25 2007 - 01:00
Larkin's 'perfect' record sent to tribunal - AhernBertie Ahern told the tribunal Celia Larkin kept "a very perfect record" of all the money they spent on the house she shared …Tue Sept 25 2007 - 01:00
Ahern's staff do not recall taking out £30,000None of the Taoiseach's constituency staff can recall withdrawing £30,000 in sterling cash on his behalf, the tribunal has heard…Tue Sept 25 2007 - 01:00
No recollection of £50,000 withdrawal , says AhernBertie Ahern has said he cannot recall driving his former partner Celia Larkin to the bank to make a £50,000 cash withdrawal …Tue Sept 25 2007 - 01:00
Northern Rock customers repaid on the doubleHaving endured an anxious wait to withdraw money from Northern Rock, Irish customers of the troubled bank now find they have …Sat Sept 22 2007 - 01:00
Ahern accused of breaching disclosure orderTaoiseach's evidence: Tribunal lawyers have accused the Taoiseach of a "clear breach" of his obligations to disclose details…Fri Sept 21 2007 - 01:00
Account 'polar opposite' of earlier explanationCash transactions: The latest explanation Bertie Ahern has given for a £50,000 cash withdrawal from his account is the "polar…Fri Sept 21 2007 - 01:00
Amounts totalled some stg£68,000Five memorable cash transactions: Bertie Ahern has agreed there were five memorable cash transactions involving his accounts…Fri Sept 21 2007 - 01:00
Aid agency row ends with new appointmentA long-running dispute within the aid agency Selp Help Development International has been resolved with the appointment of a …Wed Sept 19 2007 - 01:00
UK pledge backs Irish deposits in Northern RockIrish depositors' savings with Northern Rock are covered by the guarantee given by British Chancellor of the Exchequer Alastair…Wed Sept 19 2007 - 01:00
Labour slates FF on low tax take from super-richFigures showing that 48 of the highest earners in the State pay less than 5 per cent tax are a shocking indictment of Fianna …Mon Sept 17 2007 - 01:00
Greens must back tribunal's integrity, says FGFine Gael has challenged the Greens to affirm the independence of the planning tribunal after a Fianna Fáil Minister accused …Mon Sept 17 2007 - 01:00
Larkin account cash not revealedControl of account: Taoiseach Bertie Ahern failed to tell the tribunal in 2005 that he controlled £50,000 in an account held…Sat Sept 15 2007 - 01:00
Cash details sought from bank in pastLodgements: Bertie Ahern asked his bank for information about large cash lodgements to his accounts almost 2½ years…Sat Sept 15 2007 - 01:00
Donation from O'Callaghan deniedAhern evidence: The Taoiseach has repeated earlier denials that he ever got money from property developer Owen O'Callaghan.Fri Sept 14 2007 - 01:00
Events surrounding cash handover describedLarkin's differing accounts: Celia Larkin has given the tribunal three different accounts of the circumstances in which over…Thu Sept 13 2007 - 01:00
Scientists seek tests on water for lethal toxinScientists at Cork Institute of Technology have called for the nationwide testing of Irish freshwater supplies for the presence…Tue Aug 28 2007 - 01:00
RTÉ radio is holding its ownRTÉ radio has staged a strong recovery in the latest listenership figures, with many of its leading presenters enjoying audience…Fri Aug 24 2007 - 01:00
Consumer body report cites disorganisation at Streisand showLack of organisation was the major factor behind the problems which arose at last month's Barbra Streisand concert, a report …Tue Aug 21 2007 - 01:00
30% of planning rulings are overturned - reportThree out of four applications to build one-off houses received planning permission last year but An Bord Pleanála overturned…Tue Aug 21 2007 - 01:00
No compensation for passengers who made other arrangementsAer Lingus says it will not compensate passengers who made flight arrangements on other airlines to avoid the pilots' strike …Tue Aug 21 2007 - 01:00
Aer Lingus starts talks with pilots as strike suspendedAer Lingus and representatives of its pilots last night began talks at the Labour Relations Commission (LRC) aimed at resolving…Tue Aug 21 2007 - 01:00
Airline hopes to transport one in five passengersAer Lingus says it hopes to be able to transport virtually all passengers booked to fly on five of its routes during next week…Sat Aug 18 2007 - 01:00
Defamation Bill to go before Seanad againin autumnThe Defamation Bill, which failed to complete its passage through the Oireachtas during the lifetime of the last government, …Sat Aug 18 2007 - 01:00
Airline denies Cork-Heathrow route threatenedOther routes: Aer Lingus has denied claims that it planned to axe some flights between Cork and London Heathrow.Fri Aug 17 2007 - 01:00
EU regulations require airlines to pay expensesPassengers: Passengers left stranded because of next week's Aer Lingus strike have a right to recoup their expenses from the…Thu Aug 16 2007 - 01:00
State's first Press Ombudsman appointedAcademic, author and former Labour TD Dr John Horgan has been appointed as the State's first Press Ombudsman.Wed Aug 15 2007 - 01:00
Mattel recalls millions of toys due to hazardsToy firm Mattel has recalled almost two million toys on sale in Ireland and Britain because of hazards from small magnets and…Wed Aug 15 2007 - 01:00
Limited refunds for airline's passengersPassengers: While Aer Lingus is allowing passengers affected by next week's strike to change their flight or seek a refund, …Wed Aug 15 2007 - 01:00
Polish seafarer dies after port accidentA Polish seafarer has died of injuries sustained in an accident in Dublin Port last week.Tue Aug 14 2007 - 01:00
Violent weekend assaults leave two in hospitalTwo men are recovering from injuries sustained in separate violent attacks at the weekend.Mon Aug 13 2007 - 01:00
'Headsup' text-based service to help youngA new text-based service being launched today aims to provide young people with easy access to a range of helplines and support…Mon Aug 13 2007 - 01:00
Only buy World Cup tickets from official agents, fans toldRugby fans have been warned of the dangers of buying match tickets for the forthcoming Rugby World Cup in France from unofficial…Fri Aug 10 2007 - 01:00
Solicitors 'disrupting lawyer-free system'Thousands of personal injury claimants are rejecting awards made under the new "lawyer-free" system because their solicitors …Thu Aug 09 2007 - 01:00
No moves on helicopter landing site despite complaintsSUMMER PESTS: The Department of Environment says it has no plans to restrict where helicopters can land, despite growing numbers…Thu Aug 09 2007 - 01:00
Price of basic food items set to increase 'significantly'Consumers can expect significant rises in the price of basic food items in the coming year, according to industry sources who…Wed Aug 08 2007 - 01:00
Irish still prefer to pay with cash, says Visa surveyIrish people still love to "flash the cash" in spite of continuing growth in the popularity of credit and debit cards, according…Wed Aug 08 2007 - 01:00
Two petrol stations closing every weekPetrol stations are closing at the rate of two a week and one of the main reasons is the growth of service stations operated …Sat Aug 04 2007 - 01:00
'Financially speaking, you should start with the big things'Becoming a born-again consumer is easier than most people think, says Brendan Burgess, accountant and the man behind the financial…Wed Aug 01 2007 - 01:00
Time to stand up for our rights as consumersThe road to consumer nirvana lies, in the first place, in ordinary people asserting their rights - something Irish people have…Wed Aug 01 2007 - 01:00
Cork fans angry over hurling replay pricesAngry Cork hurling fans have attacked the GAA's decision to charge €10 more for their team's All-Ireland quarter-final replay…Wed Aug 01 2007 - 01:00
