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Ken Early on Qatar, the World Cup and a swirling sandstorm of controversy

Ken Early on Qatar, the World Cup and a swirling sandstorm of controversy

In the News podcast:

Wed Nov 16 2022 - 05:00
Listen | 26:05
How to find the best value rental car for your holiday

How to find the best value rental car for your holiday

If you’ve booked your holiday and really need to hire a car, don’t delay, as prices will rise

Tue Nov 15 2022 - 05:00
Donegal teenager awarded first Irish Times Mary Maher Bursary

Donegal teenager awarded first Irish Times Mary Maher Bursary

Catherine Mellett has started a BA in journalism in DCU and will be given placements and mentoring within The Irish Times group in the years ahead

Mon Nov 14 2022 - 16:22
Irish shoppers do not trust Black Friday sales promises, watchdog finds

Irish shoppers do not trust Black Friday sales promises, watchdog finds

Most Irish people think discounts are being exaggerated by retailers, research by consumer watchdog suggests

Mon Nov 14 2022 - 05:00
Ten good ways to save money while helping the planet

Ten good ways to save money while helping the planet

Pricewatch: We may be on a ‘highway to climate hell’, but we can still do our bit to live more sustainably – and save money

Mon Nov 14 2022 - 01:00
Bread prices rise 30%-plus as input costs force them higher

Bread prices rise 30%-plus as input costs force them higher

Households that consume two sliced pans a week are spending €60 more per year

Sat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00
Is it the end of an era for online returns?

Is it the end of an era for online returns?

Globally, online returns cost billions of euro each year but it is the planet which pays the ultimate price

Sat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00
Gardaí seek witnesses after fatal Dublin collision

Gardaí seek witnesses after fatal Dublin collision

Collision involving a motorcyclist and a pedestrian occurred at the junction of Eden Quay/Beresford Place

Sat Nov 12 2022 - 00:43
Twitter pauses €8 blue tick rollout amid spate of impostors

Twitter pauses €8 blue tick rollout amid spate of impostors

Jesus Christ, the Pope and Elon Musk’s own companies were among the fake accounts masquerading as authentic

Fri Nov 11 2022 - 22:40
Garda stripped of Dublin marathon medal after using Luas to travel part of course

Garda stripped of Dublin marathon medal after using Luas to travel part of course

Member of Garda anti-corruption unit banned from future competitions after suspicions he travelled some of the course on the Luas

Fri Nov 11 2022 - 21:31
Conor Pope: I’ve had it easy on Twitter. Women colleagues have been abused viciously

Conor Pope: I’ve had it easy on Twitter. Women colleagues have been abused viciously

The microblogging platform has changed immeasurably, probably for worse, since I joined on February 21st, 2009

Tue Nov 08 2022 - 05:00
How to travel sustainably: Book differently, go direct and holiday out of season

How to travel sustainably: Book differently, go direct and holiday out of season

Travel Helpdesk: Sustainable travel isn’t just about choosing the train over a flight (but that also helps)

Tue Nov 08 2022 - 05:00
Sky’s the limit for reader’s patience and sky high admin charges at Aer Lingus

Sky’s the limit for reader’s patience and sky high admin charges at Aer Lingus

The price of everything is rising and our readers continue to be let down

Mon Nov 07 2022 - 01:00
Wildly expensive, utterly magical: Is a trip to Lapland worth the cost?

Wildly expensive, utterly magical: Is a trip to Lapland worth the cost?

Excitement levels are off the charts as Conor Pope takes his daughter to the North Pole

Sun Nov 06 2022 - 05:00
‘Pack for a disaster’ and five other tips on how to survive an airport crisis

‘Pack for a disaster’ and five other tips on how to survive an airport crisis

Travel Helpdesk: Flight cancellations, missed connections, lost luggage, long delays: things can go wrong when you’re travelling, but planning will go a long way in helping you to deal with problems

Tue Nov 01 2022 - 05:00
Just how did Ireland end up with such weird licensing laws?

Just how did Ireland end up with such weird licensing laws?

In the News podcast: With the laws around drinking set to be shaken and stirred, historian Diarmuid Ferriter talks to Conor Pope and In The News about how we got to here in the first place

Mon Oct 31 2022 - 09:32
Listen | 26:14
When it comes to the switching hour, the time is now

When it comes to the switching hour, the time is now

Pricewatch: One of the few weapons consumers have in the face of rising prices is the ability to take their business elsewhere

Mon Oct 31 2022 - 05:00
How to save money on a ski holiday: Book early, travel late and six other expert tips

How to save money on a ski holiday: Book early, travel late and six other expert tips

Travel Helpdesk: Skiing getaways are not cheap, but they don’t have to be wildly expensive either

Tue Oct 25 2022 - 05:00
Which firms in Ireland have the best customer service? And the worst...?

Which firms in Ireland have the best customer service? And the worst...?

Credit unions, pharmacies and supermarkets perform well in annual CXi survey, while Eir, Free Now, AIB, Facebook and HSE do less well

Mon Oct 24 2022 - 01:00
Harold Clarke, former chairman of Eason, dies

Harold Clarke, former chairman of Eason, dies

Bookseller also renowned in heritage and gardening circles

Sun Oct 23 2022 - 18:00
Liffey Valley retail workers protest new pay parking charges they say will mean effective pay cut

Liffey Valley retail workers protest new pay parking charges they say will mean effective pay cut

Many workers on low incomes now facing new bill of up to €600 a year so they can park their car

Sun Oct 23 2022 - 17:22
London instability damaging Republic-UK relationship, says Simon Coveney

London instability damaging Republic-UK relationship, says Simon Coveney

Minister for Foreign Affairs notes working with six Northern secretaries, five foreign secretaries and four PMs in five years

Sun Oct 23 2022 - 15:20
Higher prices for our weekly shop are here to stay but there may be a chink of light on the horizon

Higher prices for our weekly shop are here to stay but there may be a chink of light on the horizon

Annual cost of basket of 25 commonly bought items almost €1,000 more expensive than last April

Sat Oct 22 2022 - 05:00
The life, death and legacy of Savita Halappanavar

The life, death and legacy of Savita Halappanavar

In the News podcast: Almost 10 years after her death, Kitty Holland on the tragic death of Savita and the impact it had

Sat Oct 22 2022 - 05:00
Listen | 27:42
Is the Central Bank really giving us more money to buy houses?

Is the Central Bank really giving us more money to buy houses?

Give me a crash course in... why the rules are changing to make it possible to secure a larger mortgage

Sat Oct 22 2022 - 05:00
Time’s up for Truss after 45 days of chaos

Time’s up for Truss after 45 days of chaos

In the News podcast:

Thu Oct 20 2022 - 17:25
Listen | 22:55
Xi Jingping tightens his grip on China

Xi Jingping tightens his grip on China

In the News podcast: Denis Staunton on what zero Covid means and Xi Jinping’s control of life in China

Wed Oct 19 2022 - 08:11
Listen | 25:20
Six ways to get the most out of a city break

Six ways to get the most out of a city break

Live like a local, be open to the unexpected and never, ever eat in a restaurant with food pictures on the menu

Tue Oct 18 2022 - 05:00
Motorists on highest unit rates for electricity can  pay three times more to charge their electric vehicle

Motorists on highest unit rates for electricity can pay three times more to charge their electric vehicle

AA says powering an electric vehicle still remains substantially cheaper than driving a car fuelled by petrol or diesel

Mon Oct 17 2022 - 03:00
Will my smart meter cost me more and can I make it work for me?

Will my smart meter cost me more and can I make it work for me?

Signing up to the right tariff scheme and using off-peak electricity crucial if a smart meter is to help in lowering consumption costs

Mon Oct 17 2022 - 02:00
All that is good and maybe not so golden about loyalty cards

All that is good and maybe not so golden about loyalty cards

Pricewatch: Many cards quietly rack up information on you like where you live, what credit cards you use and how much you are likely to drink next weekend

Mon Oct 17 2022 - 01:00
How to spend less at the airport — and how the airport makes you spend more

How to spend less at the airport — and how the airport makes you spend more

Don’t be fooled by the tricks airports play on you, and don’t let boredom cost you money

Tue Oct 11 2022 - 05:00
Energy companies slashing discounts for customers looking to switch

Energy companies slashing discounts for customers looking to switch

Companies are offsetting rising wholesale costs by slashing the discounts offered for switching, from up to 40% to little more than 10%

Mon Oct 10 2022 - 01:00
Looking to save money by switching energy provider? Don’t expect a big discount deal anymore

Looking to save money by switching energy provider? Don’t expect a big discount deal anymore

Pricewatch: As utility costs rise, readers’ queries turn to disappearing discounts, smart meters and finding the best value for money

Mon Oct 10 2022 - 01:00
Donegal explosion: Names of 10 people killed in Creeslough released by gardaí

Donegal explosion: Names of 10 people killed in Creeslough released by gardaí

Girl (5) and father reportedly buying cake for mother among victims of incident as one man remains in critical condition in Dublin hospital

Sun Oct 09 2022 - 20:34
Donegal explosion: Three dead in Creeslough blast as work under way to find survivors in rubble

Donegal explosion: Three dead in Creeslough blast as work under way to find survivors in rubble

Eyewitnesses report people with significant injuries being taken from blast site while Letterkenny Hospital puts emergency plan in place

Fri Oct 07 2022 - 23:19
Are there still energy savings to be made or is it too late to act as cost of living crisis continues?

Are there still energy savings to be made or is it too late to act as cost of living crisis continues?

Executive director of Electric Ireland has suggested the worse might be to come with wholesale electricity prices set to climb even further

Tue Oct 04 2022 - 15:56
What are the current airline luggage limits, and how do you stay within them?

What are the current airline luggage limits, and how do you stay within them?

Packing can add hundreds of euro to the cost of a family holiday, so get it right

Tue Oct 04 2022 - 06:00
Pricewatch reader queries: From delivery damages to phone lines cutting off

Pricewatch reader queries: From delivery damages to phone lines cutting off

Consumer stories of anger and frustration, plus a rare letter of praise

Mon Oct 03 2022 - 01:00
Pricewatch: Why is the price of renewable energy increasing?

Pricewatch: Why is the price of renewable energy increasing?

Reader: ‘These price rises are completely unjustifiable and quite disgraceful’

Mon Oct 03 2022 - 01:00
Charity drive seeks donations of energy credits for those who ‘need it more’

Charity drive seeks donations of energy credits for those who ‘need it more’

SVP welcomes move and says without support record numbers of families could be left in the dark

Sat Oct 01 2022 - 10:51
Energy customers urged to submit meter readings today before price hikes hit

Energy customers urged to submit meter readings today before price hikes hit

People with estimated readings could be hit with higher prices in the months ahead unless they act

Fri Sept 30 2022 - 18:29
Cigarettes up by 50 cent, alcohol left untouched

Cigarettes up by 50 cent, alcohol left untouched

Budget 2023: Heart Foundation warns against complacency and calls for cigarettes to be taxed up to €20 a pack

Tue Sept 27 2022 - 19:40
Big winners are those earning over €40,000

Big winners are those earning over €40,000

Budget 2023: Budget bounce likely to be swallowed up by spiralling inflation for many families on lower incomes

Tue Sept 27 2022 - 17:45
Bargain flights: The cheapest month to fly from Ireland isn’t far away. Read Conor Pope’s tips

Bargain flights: The cheapest month to fly from Ireland isn’t far away. Read Conor Pope’s tips

Travel Helpdesk: When to book, when not to book and where to get the cheapest fares

Tue Sept 27 2022 - 06:00
A is for Austerity, Z is for Zero: Budget day, from A to Z

A is for Austerity, Z is for Zero: Budget day, from A to Z

Pricewatch: All eyes will be on Paschal Donohoe on budget day, the man with the big briefcase

Mon Sept 26 2022 - 01:00
New church for Romanian community in Ireland officially opened

New church for Romanian community in Ireland officially opened

New church to serve Romanian community officially opened in Dublin

Sun Sept 25 2022 - 21:24
One in four impacted by ‘hidden homelessness’, survey finds

One in four impacted by ‘hidden homelessness’, survey finds

People forced to rely on family and friends for a place to stay not counted in official figures

Sun Sept 25 2022 - 21:22
‘I am debt-free and that feels euphoric’: The budget influencers who can help you save money

‘I am debt-free and that feels euphoric’: The budget influencers who can help you save money

People who’ve been through debt are building communities on Instagram by sharing honest personal finance stories and savvy budgeting advice

Sat Sept 24 2022 - 06:00
In Dublin, there were just 73 homes to rent for under €2k. In Paris there were 4,000

In Dublin, there were just 73 homes to rent for under €2k. In Paris there were 4,000

Embassy in Dublin has issued an alert about Ireland’s ‘severe housing crisis’ and the danger of accepting fraudulent offers

Sat Sept 24 2022 - 05:00
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