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Ireland one of priciest developed countries for broadband

Ireland one of priciest developed countries for broadband

Average cost of €60.57 a month compares with €16.16 in Poland

Tue Nov 21 2017 - 00:01
Dunnes tops supermarket league as Lidl and Aldi advance

Dunnes tops supermarket league as Lidl and Aldi advance

Storm had ‘surprisingly strong effect’ on Irish grocery market, Kantar Worldpanel says

Mon Nov 20 2017 - 16:10
Fancy a coffee? All you need to know about those machines

Fancy a coffee? All you need to know about those machines

Pricewatch casts a cold eye on coffee makers and narrows it down to this fantastic four

Mon Nov 20 2017 - 06:00
Is it cheaper to cross the Border to stock up for Christmas?

Is it cheaper to cross the Border to stock up for Christmas?

More bang for (foodie) buck in Tesco and M&S up North, but smaller price gap for toys

Mon Nov 20 2017 - 00:00
Children’s eyes light up as Christmas sparks into life in Dublin

Children’s eyes light up as Christmas sparks into life in Dublin

Families and shoppers come out in large numbers for switching-on ceremony

Sun Nov 19 2017 - 21:23
Consumers being ‘fleeced’ on gift vouchers, claims Murphy

Consumers being ‘fleeced’ on gift vouchers, claims Murphy

Social Democrats co-leader brings Bill aimed at stopping firms using overly restrictive terms

Sun Nov 19 2017 - 17:02
Reader’s husband broke his neck, but Ryanair ordeal really hurt

Reader’s husband broke his neck, but Ryanair ordeal really hurt

All our very patient reader asked for was a cancellation confirmation for their insurance

Sun Nov 19 2017 - 06:00
Readers’ tips: How to make air travel easier

Readers’ tips: How to make air travel easier

Conor Pope asked readers how they make airports and planes a little less stressful

Sat Nov 18 2017 - 06:00
Farming most hazardous job in Ireland, conference hears

Farming most hazardous job in Ireland, conference hears

Of the 21 fatalities so far in 2017, 12 were of farmers aged over 65

Fri Nov 17 2017 - 17:55
Opposition to medicinal cannabis misguided, say doctors

Opposition to medicinal cannabis misguided, say doctors

Proponents say political fear and misinformation behind State’s failure to allow drug

Wed Nov 15 2017 - 18:29
Cost of renting rises by more than 11%

Cost of renting rises by more than 11%

Rate of increase in Dublin 12.3%

Tue Nov 14 2017 - 01:00
House prices to rise 20% over the next three years, ESRI says

House prices to rise 20% over the next three years, ESRI says

Think tank says the figure could be even higher if housing supply issues are not addressed

Tue Nov 14 2017 - 00:01
No bubble in Irish property market, ESRI study finds

No bubble in Irish property market, ESRI study finds

Think-tank says houses more affordable here than in many developed countries in OECD

Tue Nov 14 2017 - 00:01
Customer satisfaction: where to turn when things go wrong

Customer satisfaction: where to turn when things go wrong

From financial services to broadband to air travel, there are several public bodies charged with protecting the consumer. But what do they all really do and can they really help?

Mon Nov 13 2017 - 00:00
The ski trip where flights, lessons and alcohol are free. Uh-oh

The ski trip where flights, lessons and alcohol are free. Uh-oh

An all-inclusive holiday almost turns Conor Pope into Homer Simpson’s fat cousin

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 06:00
Irish Water warn one week left to inform them of address change

Irish Water warn one week left to inform them of address change

3,000 people have phoned every day since 1st November to change address details for refunds

Fri Nov 10 2017 - 16:28
Google’s Family Link app won’t replace role of parents, cyber safety expert warns

Google’s Family Link app won’t replace role of parents, cyber safety expert warns

Twenty per cent of children spend more than four hours a day online

Wed Nov 08 2017 - 18:34
Most families with young families affected by the recession, new research shows

Most families with young families affected by the recession, new research shows

Those earning least hit hardest and faced the largest increase in economic stress

Wed Nov 08 2017 - 17:24
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
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