FSAI moves to allay consumer fearsThe Food Safety Authority of Ireland has moved quickly to assure consumers that the risks associated with consuming any of the…Sun Dec 07 2008 - 00:00
Investigation after toxic substance found in pigsAnimal movements at a number of Irish farms have been restricted following the discovery of a toxic substance in slaughtered …Sat Dec 06 2008 - 00:00
Shopping for IrelandConsumer confidence has flatlined and retailers have experienced their toughest Christmas run-in for 20 years; politicians, business…Mon Dec 01 2008 - 00:00
Government sets up expert group to update consumer lawTHE GOVERNMENT has established an expert group to examine and update key elements of Irish consumer law, some of which date from…Fri Nov 28 2008 - 00:00
Expert group to update Irish consumer lawThe Government has established an expert group to examine and update key elements of Irish consumer law, some of which date from…Thu Nov 27 2008 - 00:00
Those so-called lo-callsWHILE IT MAY sound peculiar that people who contact the National Consumer Agency (NCA) to complain about rip-off prices have …Mon Nov 24 2008 - 00:00
Irish mobile talkers and texters top listTHE REPUBLIC'S mobile phone users spend more time talking and texting than their counterparts in 15 other countries, according…Fri Nov 21 2008 - 00:00
O'Keeffe reassures on religious instructionTHE CATHOLIC Commission on Education said it was reassured on the issue of religious instruction in the State's new community…Thu Nov 13 2008 - 00:00
Bishop's 'reassured' on religious teaching after O'Keeffe meetingThe Catholic Commission on Education said it was reassured on the issue of religious instruction in the State¿s new Community…Wed Nov 12 2008 - 00:00
Aldi plans Irish expansion with 35 new storesThe German supermarket Aldi plans to invest €350 million opening at least 35 new stores in Ireland over the next three years …Wed Nov 12 2008 - 00:00
Trapped on a treadmillWHAT'S THE STORY WITH GETTING OUT OF A GYM CONTRACT? THE NATIONAL Consumer Agency (NCA) recently announced that it had reached…Mon Nov 10 2008 - 00:00
Sex abuse claims against 150 priestsSUSPICIONS OR allegations of clerical child sexual abuse have been raised about over 150 priests who have served in the Dublin…Sat Nov 08 2008 - 00:00
Updated clerical abuse figures releasedSuspicions or allegations of clerical child sexual abuse have been raised about over 150 priests who have served in the Dublin…Fri Nov 07 2008 - 00:00
Contract guidelines for gyms agreedGUIDELINES AIMED at making gym membership terms and conditions fairer and more transparent have been agreed by the National Consumer…Fri Oct 31 2008 - 00:00
Warning over bogus credit union e-mailWARNINGS HAVE been issued about an e-mail scam currently in circulation which is targeting Irish credit union members.Fri Oct 31 2008 - 00:00
NCA agrees new membership guidelines with gymsA series of guidelines aimed at making gym membership terms and conditions fairer and more transparent has been agreed by the…Thu Oct 30 2008 - 00:00
Warning issued over credit union e-mail scamWarnings have been issued about an e-mail scam in circulation that is targeting Irish credit union members.Thu Oct 30 2008 - 00:00
Coalition aims to combat lottery scamsTwo of the world’s biggest technology companies have formed an alliance with an African bank and financial-services provider …Wed Oct 29 2008 - 00:00
A grand idea for cyclistsWHAT'S THE STORY WITH THE €1,000 DEAL FOR CYCLISTS?: YOU WOULD IMAGINE that if people were told there was a way they could…Mon Oct 27 2008 - 00:00
Gardaí to be issued with pepper sprayPepper spray canisters are to be issued to gardaí on an individual basis in the wake of a growing number of attacks on unarmed…Thu Oct 23 2008 - 01:00
Details of bank guarantee scheme announcedThe Government will raise €1bn over the next two years from its bank guarantee scheme, details of which were published this evening…Wed Oct 15 2008 - 01:00
Number of state agencies to be reduced by 41The National Consumer Agency is to be amalgamated with the Competition Authority as part of a rationalisation programme that …Tue Oct 14 2008 - 01:00
Medical bills set to rise significantlyMedical bills for many are set to rise significantly with the announcement that hospital charges are to be increased, tax reliefs…Tue Oct 14 2008 - 01:00
The year of living cheaplyWhat's the story with living on just a pound a day, asks Conor Pope?Mon Sept 29 2008 - 01:00
When the tips are downWHAT'S THE STORY WITH TIPPING AND SERVICE CHARGES? TIPPING IS A tricky business in IrelandMon Sept 08 2008 - 01:00
French cheeses recalled over listeria fearThe Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has issued a product recall of a number of French soft cheeses amid fears that they…Thu Sept 04 2008 - 01:00
NCA publishes retail guidelines on sale itemsThe National Consumer Agency (NCA) is seeking submissions from the retail sector on a list of draft guidelines on advertising…Tue Sept 02 2008 - 01:00
How much for a weekend in the Scottish capital?How much for a weekend in the Scottish capital?Sat Aug 23 2008 - 01:00
Aer Lingus charge rises by over 60%AER LINGUS has increased the handling charges for people booking return fares through its website by over 60 per cent, or €4, …Fri Aug 22 2008 - 01:00
Dublin flight diverted after on-board troubleA charter flight travelling from Dublin to Crete with 167 passengers on-board was diverted to Venice last night after a number…Fri Aug 15 2008 - 01:00
Consumer agency issues alert on rogue tradersTHE NATIONAL Consumer Agency (NCA) has warned consumers to be wary of rogue traders following an upsurge of reported incidents…Wed Aug 13 2008 - 01:00
NCA issues warning on rogue tradersThe National Consumer Agency (NCA) has warned consumers to be wary of rogue traders following an upsurge of reported incidents…Tue Aug 12 2008 - 01:00
Roads reopen after record rains cause flash floodsRoads around the country have reopened after record rainfall caused serious flooding overnight.Sun Aug 10 2008 - 01:00
Supermarket competition too low, says TánaisteCompetition between Irish supermarkets is too low and retailers have not explained why large price gaps exist between the Republic…Thu Aug 07 2008 - 01:00
Click chic: online bargains to die forWHAT'S THE STORY WITH SHOPPING ON THE INTERNET?Mon Aug 04 2008 - 01:00
Watchdog decides not to publish price surveyTHE NATIONAL Consumer Agency (NCA) has withdrawn a price survey, scheduled for publication today, following last week's announcement…Thu Jul 31 2008 - 01:00
Upgrade becomes a distant dreamSOUNDING OFF: Back in January this year, Leonie Corcoran researched a few honeymoon options for her sister and her fianceMon Jul 28 2008 - 01:00
