Lack of online supervision for children must be addressed, charity saysFewer than one in five young people prevented by parents from having online access in bedrooms, CyberSafeKids findsTue Feb 07 2023 - 00:01
Rival protests on immigration policy held in DublinGroup supporting diversity accuse far-right of spreading misinformation as counter-demonstration marches on media organisationsMon Feb 06 2023 - 18:20
Delay in introducing counter-drone system leaves Dublin Airport vulnerable to more shutdownsPlans are afoot to address drone hazard by end of 2025 but weekend events show even brief infringements can cause havocMon Feb 06 2023 - 15:00
A woman’s two-year battle to cancel her broadband and TV packagePricewatch: Also this week, postal problems and the price of a pint jumping overnightMon Feb 06 2023 - 01:00
Charities report rise in families seeking help as home bills mount upCork’s Penny Dinners says the cost of living crisis had hugely impacted many families in the post-Christmas periodSat Feb 04 2023 - 15:18
Drone activity at Dublin Airport temporarily halts flightsOperations suspended ‘for brief period’ on Friday evening as flights from the UK and Spain diverted to ShannonFri Feb 03 2023 - 20:08
Energy costs bite: ‘I don’t know how anyone is expected to pay a bill that big’Many if not most households are €4,000 worse off due to a doubling of energy bills, interest rate hikes, the increase in grocery prices and the cost at the forecourt pumpsFri Feb 03 2023 - 14:42
Customer complaints: Who can I go to for help when at the end of my tether? New law means authorities that enforce consumer rights have more powers to helpFri Feb 03 2023 - 12:43
Increase in mortgage activity not a sign of normal service resuming‘In essence the market is flat’, says one financial adviserWed Feb 01 2023 - 18:01
Prices at hairdressers likely to increase further if higher VAT implemented, group saysIrish Hairdressers Federation warns ‘nonsensical tax burden’ would be devastating impact on sectorTue Jan 31 2023 - 16:23
Are fuel prices about to soar again?Excise relief on petrol and diesel introduced last spring could be scrapped at the end of FebruaryTue Jan 31 2023 - 06:59
Is this the worst customer (dis)service story we have ever heard?Pricewatch: Almost from the get go, a family journey from Belfast to New Zealand descended into an epic ‘fiasco’ involving Aer LingusMon Jan 30 2023 - 05:00
Flybe collapse - what are my rights and what should I do next?If you have flights booked, there is no point in sugar coating it - the news is badSat Jan 28 2023 - 13:51
Wall of ashes to open at Cheltenham for racing fans passing the final postAnnual members will be given priority to reserve a space before the sale will be opened up to the wider communityThu Jan 26 2023 - 17:09
Conflicting views emerge over planned pub licensing laws overhaulPubs issue warning over too much deregulation of licensing laws while night time economy campaigners warn of too many restrictionsTue Jan 24 2023 - 20:09
Ulster Bank closure - where are we now?The lender is preparing to close the last of its remaining branchesTue Jan 24 2023 - 17:21
Ulster Bank to close all of its branches by mid-AprilLender confirms 63 outlets will shut for good from April 21st, with transactions halted from March 31stTue Jan 24 2023 - 15:25
Revolut Ibans could be the tipping point Irish banking sector fears mostUser-friendly technology shows up traditional banks’ online shortcomingsTue Jan 24 2023 - 05:14
Farmers call for inquiry over French potatoes mistakenly marked as IrishIFA condemns 'unacceptable' incident with Bord Bia label on Keogh's Farm's seasonal French productMon Jan 23 2023 - 12:38
Health insurance costs for over 2 million people expected to rise in coming weeksEra of price stability across private sector set to end as impact of the cost of living crisis passed on to consumersMon Jan 23 2023 - 12:16
Revolut to give customers Irish IbansMove should end discrimination in setting up direct debits and let people use fintech as everyday banking facilityMon Jan 23 2023 - 05:00
Health insurance: How to save up to €1,000 a year on your planPricewatch: Shop around, ask questions and do your homework are just some of the moves that can put money back in your pocketMon Jan 23 2023 - 05:00
Spring break: 20 of the best short holidays to take around Ireland this springFrom foodie-focused city breaks to outdoor adventures for all the family, Conor Pope, Gemma Tipton, Jamie Ball and Corinna Hardgrave round up some of their favourite itinerariesSat Jan 21 2023 - 06:00
Irish spring breaks: Outdoor adventures for all the familyFrom kayaking down the river Blackwater, to stargazing in the Sperrin Mountains, there’s lots to explore around this islandSat Jan 21 2023 - 05:00
Irish spring breaks: Five luxurious locations for an adult-only break From five-star castles to high-end glamping, there are several options to choose from for your staycationSat Jan 21 2023 - 05:00
How the cost-of-living crisis will affect your grocery bill in 2023Period of record-breaking inflation appears to have come to an end, but supermarket prices will continue to edge upwards through 2023Sat Jan 21 2023 - 02:00
Fingal schools’ weather data to be used by Nasa for climate change modelling Local council gives every school a ‘weather station’ to improve local forecastingFri Jan 20 2023 - 12:42
Argos: How Ireland fell out of love with the catalogue retailerAnalysis: Argos once had the Irish market to itself, and played the field well, until it had to compete with Ikea, Amazon and the internetThu Jan 19 2023 - 14:59
Petrol prices steady in recent weeks, but hikes are looming, AA warnsEnd of excise cuts and EU ban on Russian oil likely to see prices climb significantly from next monthWed Jan 18 2023 - 14:53
Do you know how much credit card interest you pay? Most people have no ideaOnly one-third are aware of high levels of interest charged with some thinking they pay little or noneWed Jan 18 2023 - 05:00
‘Will we meet under Clerys’ clock?’ Revamped department store set to open before summer Restored clock is unveiled on Tuesday ahead of retail early in the second quarter of the yearTue Jan 17 2023 - 13:32
Cut VAT to fight price rises and save jobs, says ISMECutting VAT rate to 9 per cent across service sector would benefit all, umbrella group suggestsMon Jan 16 2023 - 12:47
Savvy shoppers on the rise as cost of living crisis reshapes who we arePricewatch: Bord Bia research finds the cost-of-living crisis has largely replaced Covid as the single greatest concern for consumersMon Jan 16 2023 - 12:22
Christy Dignam receiving palliative care at his Dublin homeFamily issues health update and thanks public ‘for keeping Christy in their thoughts and prayers’Mon Jan 16 2023 - 12:09
Irish people among fastest in world to react to cost-of-living crisis, study findsPainful memories of 2008 crash prompted consumers here to cut spending significantly faster than global averageMon Jan 16 2023 - 00:01
Holiday costs are on the rise, so how can you save money?Flights and accommodation are getting more expensive, but by booking cleverly you can make savingsSat Jan 14 2023 - 09:03
Making lists and buying own-brand: cost of living crisis creating more savvy shoppersFoods such as lamb and seafood taking a hit as shoppers look for value and bulk cook moreFri Jan 13 2023 - 10:45
Christmas gift for barbers and bakers amid soaring spendFestive boom beckoned for pubs and booksellers, while spending on medicines jumped more than 40 per centWed Jan 11 2023 - 19:48
Cost of living: Price of stamps and stout set to increase from next monthAn Post and Diageo have both announced price hikes are on the way, blaming higher input costs and inflationWed Jan 11 2023 - 05:00
Irish consumers among world’s gloomiest over cost-of-living crisis, survey findsAlmost 70% of Irish people say they are worse off than last year and 64% see further decline, research from Bord Bia showsWed Jan 11 2023 - 00:01
Pint of Guinness set to jump in price by at least 15 centDiageo says it can no longer afford to absorb higher input costs as publicans express dismay at latest hikeTue Jan 10 2023 - 17:38
‘Filthy’ kitchen conditions among reasons for latest food closure ordersFSAI closes premises over filthy kitchens, vermin and meat unfit for human consumptionTue Jan 10 2023 - 16:03
First fixed-price energy deal hits market in sign of hope for consumersStability may be returning as Flogas offers fixed price domestic energy contracts for the first time in three yearsTue Jan 10 2023 - 06:39
Overseas travel close to pre-Covid levels as pandemic fears ease Travel survey finds 82.9% of Irish holidaymakers will be planning overseas trips as they did in the pastTue Jan 10 2023 - 05:00
Supermarket food prices rising at fastest rate on record - KantarGrocery sales over festive season hit record-breaking €1.3bn despite costs soaring to highest-ever level at 15.4%Mon Jan 09 2023 - 17:16
Avoid ads, cook more and switch providers: 23 tips to make your money count this JanuaryPricewatch: We thought we might suggest resolutions you can make that should improve your financial position over the year aheadMon Jan 09 2023 - 01:00
Mother of George Nkencho takes legal action over son’s death Blessing Nkencho issues proceedings against Garda Commissioner, Attorney General and Minister for JusticeSat Jan 07 2023 - 16:52
How to get the most out of bank holidays – and have over 60 work-free days this yearCareful exploitation of bank holidays the trick to maximising your time off this yearFri Jan 06 2023 - 14:23
Galway Tesco sends out mixed messages to women with sign that got lost in translationAisle signage in new Headford store gets lost in translationFri Jan 06 2023 - 05:55
From Ryanair to City Bin Co: Companies that have gone above and beyond for customersPricewatch: The City Bin Co, the Green Chair Shop in Sneem, Lehane’s garage in Cork and Ryanair all go above and beyond for their customersMon Jan 02 2023 - 01:00
