Ministers fear fuel tax cuts will be wiped out by soaring price risesDáil votes for excise duty cut but Opposition TDs say reductions are not enoughWed Mar 09 2022 - 22:01
Cost of bread to climb significantly in the weeks aheadHigher costs of wheat on international markets and soaring energy prices will drive up pricesWed Mar 09 2022 - 20:40
Instead of cheering fuel tax cut, most motorists will be asking: ‘Is that all?’Consumers know they will lose more as a result of spikes in fuel, electricity and gasWed Mar 09 2022 - 17:49
Move to cut fuel costs welcome but will not be enough, says AAA 20 cent reduction in excise duty will save the average motorist €240 a yearWed Mar 09 2022 - 17:06
‘There is no safe places in Ukraine’: Refugees arrive in IrelandIn the News: People fleeing Russian invasion land face a new realityWed Mar 09 2022 - 12:54
Home heating oil and commercial diesel supplies capped in Ireland as demand surgesMotor diesel is also being rationed as hauliers and farmers try to stock upMon Mar 07 2022 - 19:17
How you can save thousands in spring and summerPricewatch: 10 reasons to be optimistic in the coming months about reduced spendingMon Mar 07 2022 - 00:00
Reader’s laptop woe fails to register with Curry’s PC WorldPricewatch: Device to be repaired, refund cock-up and ... the customer support teamMon Feb 28 2022 - 00:01
Q&A: What is the Consumer Rights Bill 2022 and how will it affect me?Pricewatch: Enhanced digital rights and more redress options key elements of new lawMon Feb 28 2022 - 00:00
Pricewatch: Ten ways you end up paying more if you have less moneyOur system works against poorer people – and has done for yearsMon Feb 21 2022 - 00:00
Bank customers have to wait up to 2 hours for telephone support – reviewCentral Bank says it will be putting pressure on institutions to up their gameFri Feb 18 2022 - 15:22
The return of Celtic Tiger house prices: How worried should we be?In The News: Why are prices climbing so fast and could we be facing another crash?Fri Feb 18 2022 - 06:38
Inflation nation: 15 ways to save moneyPricewatch: Many Irish homes already feel the recent spike in costsMon Feb 14 2022 - 00:00
Wholesale cost of red roses doubles due to Brexit and rising energy costsPrices for a dozen red roses range from €30 to €100 with florists saying they face lossesSun Feb 13 2022 - 18:49
Spending on flights soars as consumers plan their holidaysAIB survey shows amount spent on flights rose 170% in JanuarySun Feb 13 2022 - 15:21
Retrofitting grants: How much will you get and is it worth it?Why do it? For the environment and a warmer, more valuable homeSat Feb 12 2022 - 06:00
Conor Pope: Cost-of-living package will cover less than a quarter of price hikes this yearMeasures will have ‘positive impact’ but it will be on the small sideThu Feb 10 2022 - 20:37
Almost one in five people struggling financially since start of pandemic – SVPReport highlights problems facing households as a result of the spike in cost of livingThu Feb 10 2022 - 00:00
Conor Pope: A letter to Fianna Fáil TD Seán FlemingMinister’s call for people to shop around amid rising cost of living could hardly be more tone deafTue Feb 08 2022 - 20:13
Could Garda investigation prevent Varadkar’s return as Taoiseach?In the News podcast: Shadow of GP contract hangs over Varadkar’s accession to TaoiseachMon Feb 07 2022 - 07:23
How Irish retailers are adapting to post-pandemic shopping habitsWith the Covid-19 restrictions lifted, retail is learning live with the new normalSat Feb 05 2022 - 06:00
Conor Pope: Why you’ll need at least an extra €2,000 this year just to get byAnd that’s just the basic bills. The price of little luxuries like Netflix is rising tooSat Feb 05 2022 - 06:00
Eir wins excellence in customer service award – ‘You’ve got to be kidding’Eir has often featured in The Irish Times after disgruntled customers got in touchWed Feb 02 2022 - 13:13
The secrets of Ireland’s lunatic asylumsIn the News podcast: Thousands of people were placed in institutions – often for decadesMon Jan 31 2022 - 10:35
Pandemic perks: 13 ways life has changed for the betterFrom remote working and buying local to discovering Ireland and showing respectMon Jan 31 2022 - 00:00
‘Groundbreaking law’ will tackle anti-competitive practicesWatchdog will have new powers to punish companies with fines of €10m or moreSun Jan 30 2022 - 22:12
New EU rules to put pressure on travellers to get Covid boosterRules come into force this week setting nine-month expiry limit on digital Covid certSun Jan 30 2022 - 18:44
Bono and the Edge release new version of Sunday Bloody Sunday on anniversary of massacreVideo includes images from the shooting that claimed 14 lives in DerrySun Jan 30 2022 - 18:15
Broadcaster Gareth O’Callaghan to return to radio for first time since health diagnosisThe DJ announced retirement from broadcasting following neurodegenerative illnessSun Jan 30 2022 - 13:50
Romance scams: ‘These guys might have 40 or 50 women on the go’Romance fraud has surged in Ireland, with lonely people falling victim to elaborate scamsSat Jan 29 2022 - 06:00
Q&A: What is the difference between cloth masks, surgical ones and FFPs?Does single use really mean single use? And do visors work?Fri Jan 28 2022 - 16:25
Living a longer and healthier life is not all about geneticsIn the News: As much as 80 per cent of how we age is controlled by how we liveFri Jan 28 2022 - 06:41
Government to ‘do more’ to help people struggling with spiralling cost of livingVaradkar calls on employers to give pay increases to workers if they can afford themTue Jan 25 2022 - 20:44
Over 1,200 Irish citizens sought help from State’s Embassies and Consulates last yearDeaths, missing persons, and arrests were among the cases handled by officials abroadTue Jan 25 2022 - 18:48
Conor Pope: Holiday bookings ‘through the roof’ but prices not at ‘silly level’‘Phenomenal’ demand since restrictions eased and prices will peak in summerTue Jan 25 2022 - 06:00
Health insurance: ‘It is all about what you need and the price you are paying’Examine your plan’s benefits and see if there are any cheaper optionsMon Jan 24 2022 - 01:10
Groceries set to cost €780 more over next yearIncreases in weekly shop, utility, and petrol and diesel costs add €2,000 to annual billsMon Jan 24 2022 - 01:00
Pricewatch: Is the cost of your health insurance making you feel ill?Many of us are paying over the odds for medical cover, but are reluctant to switchMon Jan 24 2022 - 00:00
Rise in traffic using Irish air space last year but still down on pre-Covid levelsAir traffic over Ireland fell by 60% in first half of last year before rebounding later in 2021Fri Jan 21 2022 - 19:14
Irish online shoppers see biggest jump in customs charges, survey findsIncreased fees due to Brexit and new EU laws on VATThu Jan 20 2022 - 19:34
Irish farm groups hail European vote result on export of live animals‘Seeking to change the rules because other countries fail to implement them is not acceptable’Thu Jan 20 2022 - 19:15
Is the end of the Covid-19 pandemic in sight?In the News podcast: With case numbers falling, growing optimism of better times aheadWed Jan 19 2022 - 06:31
Consumers ‘afraid to shop around’ for health insuranceMany paying over the odds because of reluctance to switch provider, says HIA chiefMon Jan 17 2022 - 01:18
Pricewatch: Left hanging on as phone gets lost in postShocking electricity hikes, alcohol pricing, Ryanair refunds and PCR challengesMon Jan 17 2022 - 00:00
Co Mayo player claims record €19m Lotto jackpot‘Will be won’ draw was introduced after the jackpot rolled over for 62 occasionsSun Jan 16 2022 - 10:34
Travel in 2022: ‘Prices will be on the side of the punter’From short-haul trips to epic adventures, this could be the year for your dream holidaySat Jan 15 2022 - 06:00
Conor Pope: A city break with kids? Mon dieu!Not just for romance or partying, city breaks can be a great way to travel with the family, as Conor Pope found out in ParisSat Jan 15 2022 - 06:00
Is this the end for Boris Johnson?In the News: Future of UK prime minister is hanging in the balance after more party revelationsFri Jan 14 2022 - 07:11
Conor Pope: I told the world about my vaccine cert. It wasn’t long before the abuse startedOpinion: I am a liar, a fool and a sheep, said those who disapproved of my vaccine messageTue Jan 11 2022 - 11:40
Spend less and better: 10 ways to save money in JanuaryPricewatch: There’s quite a stretch until the next pay day, so here’s a few cost-cutting tipsMon Jan 10 2022 - 00:00
