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Cost of housing in Dublin up 87% since bottom of market

Cost of housing in Dublin up 87% since bottom of market

Increase has accelerated with prices rising 12.8 per cent over past 12 months

Wed Nov 08 2017 - 11:25
Take action against walkers on smartphones, FF TD urges

Take action against walkers on smartphones, FF TD urges

John Lahart warns distracted pedestrians are ‘more likely to step into oncoming traffic’

Mon Nov 06 2017 - 19:35
Bulk-buy, go own-brand: How to eat well on a budget

Bulk-buy, go own-brand: How to eat well on a budget

The secrets of buying healthy food cheaply? Smart shopping, porridge, cheap cuts of meat

Mon Nov 06 2017 - 06:00
Air pollution ‘directly linked to 1,500 premature deaths a year’

Air pollution ‘directly linked to 1,500 premature deaths a year’

Burning of solid fuel poses biggest air-quality threat to public health, says EPA

Mon Nov 06 2017 - 00:00
IDA chief confirms Apple has no immediate plans for Athenry site

IDA chief confirms Apple has no immediate plans for Athenry site

Martin Shanahan disappointed at how planning delays had impacted on ‘hard won’ investment

Sun Nov 05 2017 - 22:49
Feeling the pinch? Conor Pope explains why you have no money

Feeling the pinch? Conor Pope explains why you have no money

When costs of mortgage, food, utilities, motoring, education and health insurance are added up, a family of four faces significant expenditure, according to new figures

Sun Nov 05 2017 - 06:00
The €8,000 cooker that can talk to your food

The €8,000 cooker that can talk to your food

Conor Pope goes to Germany to discover what's so special about Miele's Dialog oven

Thu Nov 02 2017 - 05:00
Irish Water prepares ground for refunds

Irish Water prepares ground for refunds

Refunds may take place before Christmas but this is dependent on Bill becoming law

Wed Nov 01 2017 - 00:01
Tweet mysteries of life: How quaint 1997 seems

Tweet mysteries of life: How quaint 1997 seems

Pricewatch: Things we take completely for granted today would have been unimaginable to consumers 20 years ago

Mon Oct 30 2017 - 00:00
How to get the most out of a winter city break

How to get the most out of a winter city break

Conor Pope asks readers for their best travel tips

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 06:00
Taking issue with Aer Lingus’ rescheduling fees

Taking issue with Aer Lingus’ rescheduling fees

Pricewatch: Readers’ consumer queries and observations

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 06:00
Value for Money: Shaving gel

Value for Money: Shaving gel

Is Gillette really the best a man can get, or is there a lovelier lather elsewhere?

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 00:00
Need proof the banks have it in for us? Here are 10 examples

Need proof the banks have it in for us? Here are 10 examples

From the tracker mortgage scandal to closed branches and ATMs loaded with €50 notes

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 00:00
Tracker row: Prospect of criminal actions against banks raised

Tracker row: Prospect of criminal actions against banks raised

Mortgage scandal described as ‘greatest consumer rip-off in history of the State’

Fri Oct 20 2017 - 07:03
Central Bank working with gardaí over tracker scandal

Central Bank working with gardaí over tracker scandal

Bank’s governor says customers affected are entitled to redress and compensation

Thu Oct 19 2017 - 13:59
Central Bank compared to a ‘dog that doesn’t bark’ in tracker controversy

Central Bank compared to a ‘dog that doesn’t bark’ in tracker controversy

Governor says Central Bank has no power to force banks to restore tracker mortgages

Thu Oct 19 2017 - 13:44
Wangiri fraud: What happens when you return a missed call from an unusual number?

Wangiri fraud: What happens when you return a missed call from an unusual number?

Thousands of phone users targeted in telephone scam using international numbers

Thu Oct 19 2017 - 13:41
Governor says Central Bank had to force banks to deal with tracker situation

Governor says Central Bank had to force banks to deal with tracker situation

Philip Lane says not all lenders addressed ‘unacceptable failings’

Thu Oct 19 2017 - 01:15
How to keep track of the tracker mortgage scandal

How to keep track of the tracker mortgage scandal

Not sure what the scandal is about or whether your mortgage is affected? Read on

Thu Oct 19 2017 - 01:00
‘I remember sobbing down the phone to the bank’

‘I remember sobbing down the phone to the bank’

Case studies: Victims of tracker mortgage scandal speak out about their ordeal

Thu Oct 19 2017 - 01:00
Questions the Central Bank needs to answer on tracker mortgages

Questions the Central Bank needs to answer on tracker mortgages

How badly have the banks behaved? Could it happen again?

Wed Oct 18 2017 - 23:23
Anti-competition concerns spark nursing homes examination

Anti-competition concerns spark nursing homes examination

Competition and Consumer Protection Commission says it has information ‘which raises serious concerns’

Wed Oct 18 2017 - 20:00
Government has ‘lost patience’ with banks on tracker row – Varadkar

Government has ‘lost patience’ with banks on tracker row – Varadkar

Action including sanctions to be taken if banks do not move to solve issue – Taoiseach

Wed Oct 18 2017 - 17:14
Thousands may be unaware they are victims of tracker controversy

Thousands may be unaware they are victims of tracker controversy

Central Bank issues warning over overcharging

Wed Oct 18 2017 - 01:00
Tracker mortgage Q&A: Why have so few people received compensation?

Tracker mortgage Q&A: Why have so few people received compensation?

Number of people affected by scandal rises to 13,000 and is likely to increase further

Tue Oct 17 2017 - 15:59
Conor Pope: Scared to fly during Ophelia? I feel ya

Conor Pope: Scared to fly during Ophelia? I feel ya

A fear of flying makes sense during a storm, but what about the rest of the time?

Tue Oct 17 2017 - 10:38
Storm Ophelia: Cancelled flights disrupt travel for thousands

Storm Ophelia: Cancelled flights disrupt travel for thousands

Ryanair, EasyJet, Aer Lingus and Flybe halt many flights but secondary runway operates

Mon Oct 16 2017 - 21:20
Hurricane Ophelia: What does my insurance cover?

Hurricane Ophelia: What does my insurance cover?

Here is what to do if your house is flooded, your car is damaged or you miss a flight

Mon Oct 16 2017 - 13:44
‘That’s my seat’: Taking issue with Irish Rail’s reservation signage

‘That’s my seat’: Taking issue with Irish Rail’s reservation signage

Regular user ponders lack of ‘reliable system’ so passengers can avoid taking reserved seats

Mon Oct 16 2017 - 06:00
Housing charity calls for court actions on arrears to cease

Housing charity calls for court actions on arrears to cease

Phoenix Project says courts should wait until new mortgage-to-rent scheme is in place

Mon Oct 16 2017 - 01:00
Institutes of technology in line for €200m investment

Institutes of technology in line for €200m investment

Funds will allow major building projects in 11 third-level institutes across the State

Mon Oct 16 2017 - 01:00
Pricewatch: Winter is coming – at a hefty price

Pricewatch: Winter is coming – at a hefty price

How the season’s cold, dark nights can make your wallet a whole lot lighter

Mon Oct 16 2017 - 00:00
Give me a crash course in. . . Rebranding the midlands

Give me a crash course in. . . Rebranding the midlands

Fáilte Ireland want to create a new Way to follow the success of the Wild Atlantic and Ancient East

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 06:00
Banks should be restricted over mortgage scandal, TD says

Banks should be restricted over mortgage scandal, TD says

Call comes as new figures show 12,500 customers had mortgages changed

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 01:00
Legal action against banks over tracker scandal remote - financial advisor

Legal action against banks over tracker scandal remote - financial advisor

Up to 30,000 homeowners may have been wrongly removed from tracker mortgages

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 01:00
I don’t know what the tracker-mortgage scandal is about

I don’t know what the tracker-mortgage scandal is about

Q&A: Conor Pope explains the home-loan controversy

Thu Oct 12 2017 - 17:11
Tracker mortgage scandal: ‘We still find ourselves in turmoil’

Tracker mortgage scandal: ‘We still find ourselves in turmoil’

Homeowners tell of trauma, stress and trickery over higher than necessary repayments

Thu Oct 12 2017 - 14:56
Cokes and smokes taxes: ‘I don’t care, I’ll still buy it’

Cokes and smokes taxes: ‘I don’t care, I’ll still buy it’

‘You could probably improve the way people eat without hitting their pockets’

Wed Oct 11 2017 - 21:23
Mortgage interest relief will be phased out over next three years

Mortgage interest relief will be phased out over next three years

Budget move to close scheme will increase cost of 300,000 loans

Wed Oct 11 2017 - 19:34
Conor Pope: Bad luck, sunbed-loving smokers with a taste for sugary drinks

Conor Pope: Bad luck, sunbed-loving smokers with a taste for sugary drinks

Otherwise, Budget 2018 found a little – perhaps tiny – something for everyone

Tue Oct 10 2017 - 19:00
Sugar tax: How much will my tin of mineral cost now?

Sugar tax: How much will my tin of mineral cost now?

Measure could raise €40m a year but reaction to its introduction has been mixed

Tue Oct 10 2017 - 18:37
Budget 2018: Alcohol and fuel spared but cigarettes hiked by 50 cents

Budget 2018: Alcohol and fuel spared but cigarettes hiked by 50 cents

Third price hike in two years will take price of 20 cigarettes to €12

Tue Oct 10 2017 - 17:44
Shoppers urged to check card statements after cyber attack attempt

Shoppers urged to check card statements after cyber attack attempt

Supervalu, Centra and Daybreak stores were targeted by criminals attempting to steal numbers and expiry dates of credit cards

Tue Oct 10 2017 - 12:34
Carpets, towels, hair dryers: Irish people’s hotel thefts

Carpets, towels, hair dryers: Irish people’s hotel thefts

Vodka tumblers, a ‘fancy bag’ ... Readers and hotel staff share their tales of theft

Tue Oct 10 2017 - 06:10
What on earth is experiential shopping and should we care?

What on earth is experiential shopping and should we care?

Traditional retailers are turning to ‘experiential shopping’ to compete

Mon Oct 09 2017 - 00:00
Electric Ireland to increase electricity prices by 4 per cent

Electric Ireland to increase electricity prices by 4 per cent

Price increase follows others announced by Bord Gáis Energy and Airtricity this week

Fri Oct 06 2017 - 18:31

Happy Potato Day! We’ve dug up 17 facts about Ireland’s favourite veg

We don’t eat as many as we used to. But we know how to grow them in space

Fri Oct 06 2017 - 17:16
Pilot group questions O’Leary letter pledging better pay and conditions

Pilot group questions O’Leary letter pledging better pay and conditions

‘Our members have experienced Ryanair promises before,’ says Ialpa

Fri Oct 06 2017 - 15:24
A cruise without clothes, a missing bag and a stolen iPad. Thanks Aer Lingus

A cruise without clothes, a missing bag and a stolen iPad. Thanks Aer Lingus

Reader query: Aer Lingus ignored me when my bag went missing before cruise

Fri Oct 06 2017 - 11:52
Great Irish brands: readers take us to task for those we missed

Great Irish brands: readers take us to task for those we missed

Among those we didn’t mention were Chef, Baileys, Aer Lingus and a certain newspaper

Thu Oct 05 2017 - 15:50
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