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Two month deposit will put people at risk of homelessness - Threshold

Two month deposit will put people at risk of homelessness - Threshold

Setting financial bar so high is effectively screening potential tenants – spokeswoman

Tue Jul 25 2017 - 13:02
One in four parents will see child go short over back-to-school costs

One in four parents will see child go short over back-to-school costs

Average spend per primary school child has risen €81 to €1,048 per year

Tue Jul 25 2017 - 00:59
Holiday hint: Avoid car-hire damage fees with annual policy

Holiday hint: Avoid car-hire damage fees with annual policy

Tourists to other countries can face extra bills of over €1,000 when they return hire cars

Mon Jul 24 2017 - 13:35
Virgin Media set debt collectors on dead woman

Virgin Media set debt collectors on dead woman

Company displayed ‘total indifference’ to death and seemed irritated dealing with it

Sun Jul 23 2017 - 15:08
Dorset Street turning into ‘red light’ district, say Dublin residents

Dorset Street turning into ‘red light’ district, say Dublin residents

‘You hear the door opening and closing all the time, and all the time it’s men’

Sun Jul 23 2017 - 12:52
Is it too late to book a last-minute holiday in the sun?

Is it too late to book a last-minute holiday in the sun?

The summer is flying by, but there’s still time to find a deal in August and top up your tan

Sun Jul 23 2017 - 01:00
Irish man dies while diving off coast of Egypt

Irish man dies while diving off coast of Egypt

Man believed to be in his 30s was in popular resort town of Dahab

Sat Jul 22 2017 - 18:55
Direct provision system worse than prison, says former judge

Direct provision system worse than prison, says former judge

People living in centres being denied hope claims author of landmark report on process

Sat Jul 22 2017 - 16:16
Here comes the summer again... at least until Tuesday

Here comes the summer again... at least until Tuesday

Temperatures set to top 20 degrees over the weekend but showers expected too

Sat Jul 22 2017 - 13:02
How low fares took off: a revolution in the skies

How low fares took off: a revolution in the skies

It’s 25 years since cheap, frequent air travel began – and it’s down to the EU just as much as it is to Michael O’Leary and Ryanair

Sat Jul 22 2017 - 06:00
‘Atrocious service’ from Aer Lingus leaves reader fuming

‘Atrocious service’ from Aer Lingus leaves reader fuming

Bags go walkabout for days and customer says she was given no concrete information

Wed Jul 19 2017 - 19:40
‘Stop whingeing’ over €2 seat fee, says Michael O’Leary

‘Stop whingeing’ over €2 seat fee, says Michael O’Leary

Ryanair chief says company’s seating algorithm has changed but policy has not

Wed Jul 19 2017 - 12:27
Irish Water bill refunds: all your questions answered

Irish Water bill refunds: all your questions answered

Everything you need to know, from the refunds to the conservation grant

Mon Jul 17 2017 - 15:54
Disorganised holiday makers set to waste up to €20m this summer

Disorganised holiday makers set to waste up to €20m this summer

Food and drink binned ahead of breaks away include bread, milk and salad leaves

Mon Jul 17 2017 - 10:00
‘Should I keep tomatoes in the fridge?’ and more of life’s big questions

‘Should I keep tomatoes in the fridge?’ and more of life’s big questions

Irish consumers, send us your random queries

Sun Jul 16 2017 - 01:00
Ryanair seating allocation continues to prompt reader rage

Ryanair seating allocation continues to prompt reader rage

Pricewatch: ‘We should refuse to pay for dedicated seats and instead swap at no cost’

Sat Jul 15 2017 - 00:00
Music fan cries foul over tickets selling out in one minute by 9.01am

Music fan cries foul over tickets selling out in one minute by 9.01am

Pricewatch reader query: Seatwave sales make life easy for those making money from music fans

Fri Jul 14 2017 - 18:16
PTSB increases charges on some accounts by over 460%

PTSB increases charges on some accounts by over 460%

Bank which is 75 per cent State-owned says increases bring it in line with competition

Thu Jul 13 2017 - 20:00
Ed Sheeran: panic over unwanted concert tickets has started

Ed Sheeran: panic over unwanted concert tickets has started

Pricewatch reader query: Rules aimed at stopping touting have readers in a flap

Thu Jul 13 2017 - 15:30
Irish wedding in Greece ‘ruined’ by British Airways’ error

Irish wedding in Greece ‘ruined’ by British Airways’ error

Pricewatch: Party of 10 arrives in Dublin Airport to be told they have no tickets

Wed Jul 12 2017 - 17:37
House prices jump by almost 12% in the year to May

House prices jump by almost 12% in the year to May

Property prices in south-east region climbed by 18.6% during the 12 month period

Tue Jul 11 2017 - 13:13
Checkpoints catch rip-off taxi drivers near Dublin Airport

Checkpoints catch rip-off taxi drivers near Dublin Airport

Garda stops five taxi drivers bringing passengers on more expensive route

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 18:31
A reader’s query about a faulty Brown Thomas clock

A reader’s query about a faulty Brown Thomas clock

Pricewatch: What to do with a timepiece that slows down every two years like clockwork

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 08:05
‘I think the growth of own-brand food is terrifying’

‘I think the growth of own-brand food is terrifying’

Despite that, Irish food producers such as Ballymaloe relish the challenge

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 06:00
Consumer issues with diamond earrings and a €1,100 credit note

Consumer issues with diamond earrings and a €1,100 credit note

Pricewatch: what are your rights to refunds, repairs and replacements?

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 01:00
Orange juice: the squeeze is on

Orange juice: the squeeze is on

Pricewatch trials and tastes four juices to see which is the best, for value and taste

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 01:00
Guilt-free or guilt-laden? Healthy snacks may not be so good

Guilt-free or guilt-laden? Healthy snacks may not be so good

Is a protein bar any better than a chocolate bar? And are you actually even hungry?

Mon Jul 03 2017 - 01:00
Public or private: what’s the best way to have a baby?

Public or private: what’s the best way to have a baby?

Pricewatch: Should our pregnant reader give birth in the public or private system?

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 01:00
It’s ice-cream season, so which brand offers the tastiest scoop?

It’s ice-cream season, so which brand offers the tastiest scoop?

Pricewatch devours four types of the summer treat to see which is best value for money

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 01:00
The burning question: What sunscreen should I use this summer?

The burning question: What sunscreen should I use this summer?

Pricewatch: So you don’t want to be a lobster. Here's our guide to staying protected

Sun Jun 25 2017 - 01:00
Peak doughnut: When will the craving end?

Peak doughnut: When will the craving end?

Dublin has seen 20 doughnut shops open in recent years

Thu Jun 22 2017 - 09:00
From Samsonite to Samson-lite: Cabin baggage put to the test

From Samsonite to Samson-lite: Cabin baggage put to the test

Pricewatch wheels out four cases to find out which is best value for money

Mon Jun 19 2017 - 01:00
Woman asked to pay €400 to change name on hotel voucher

Woman asked to pay €400 to change name on hotel voucher

Pricewatch consumer queries: Pricing anomaly discovered at Tesco

Mon Jun 19 2017 - 01:00
SwiftCare clinics to be restricted to VHI customers only

SwiftCare clinics to be restricted to VHI customers only

Clinics seen as alternative to visiting hospital emergency units

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 12:25
A new dawn for roaming abroad? Not quite

A new dawn for roaming abroad? Not quite

Rules governing using data on your phone while away come into effect on Thursday

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 07:04
Rent increases have slowed down, figures show

Rent increases have slowed down, figures show

Residential Tenancies Board says it is too early to say if rent pressure zones are effective

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 01:00
It’s World Cucumber Day. No I’m not cool with that

It’s World Cucumber Day. No I’m not cool with that

There’s a World Goats Cheese Day, a VCR Day, a Flip Flop Day. Can anyone name a day?

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 09:00
Rupert Murdoch dines in Dublin to mark launch of paper

Rupert Murdoch dines in Dublin to mark launch of paper

The Shelbourne Hotel hosted the media mogul and a group of Irish luminaries

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 19:26
Organic food: is it really worth the extra expense?

Organic food: is it really worth the extra expense?

If we can’t taste the difference, and health benefits are unclear, why spend so much on it?

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 00:40
‘Airbnb for cars’ a step closer as Irish firm secures insurance

‘Airbnb for cars’ a step closer as Irish firm secures insurance

Fleet reaches a deal with Axa Insurance to offer drivers cover for €7-€10 a day

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 06:49
Counting the cost of cycling

Counting the cost of cycling

You can choose any price for the bike you like, but its’s worth paying extra for security and safety

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 06:15
Cars v bikes: 10 good reasons to switch to pedal power

Cars v bikes: 10 good reasons to switch to pedal power

In honour of National Bike Week, here are 10 good reasons to switch to pedal power

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 01:00
Welcome to the bungle? Sleepless night in a car after Guns N’ Roses

Welcome to the bungle? Sleepless night in a car after Guns N’ Roses

Pricewatch: A reader who booked a hotel to stay in after Slane was left out in the cold

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 01:00
Hundreds come forward to complain about Ryanair seat allocation

Hundreds come forward to complain about Ryanair seat allocation

Airline denies it has changed how it assigns seating

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 19:07
Complaints to energy watchdog fall slightly to 3,500 in 2016

Complaints to energy watchdog fall slightly to 3,500 in 2016

Cases include incorrect charge of €2,500 by provider as a result of faulty domestic meter

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 00:01
Property prices up by more than 10% in past year

Property prices up by more than 10% in past year

Latest CSO figures show overall prices now 30.7% lower than at the height of the boom

Wed Jun 07 2017 - 19:02
Cycling ‘scary and hazardous’ particularly for young men

Cycling ‘scary and hazardous’ particularly for young men

Study also finds enormous health benefits to cycling and calls for improved infrastructure

Wed Jun 07 2017 - 11:47
Did you turn the immersion off? One in four regularly forgets

Did you turn the immersion off? One in four regularly forgets

Irish homeowners could be wasting as much €1,500 a year, according to a new survey

Wed Jun 07 2017 - 11:34
Ryanair denies deliberately separating passengers to make money

Ryanair denies deliberately separating passengers to make money

People travelling with the airline have expressed concern over seat allocation

Wed Jun 07 2017 - 11:22
MyTaxi users complain of confusion and shortages after Hailo changeover

MyTaxi users complain of confusion and shortages after Hailo changeover

MyTaxi says ‘vast majority’ of transition has been successful

Wed Jun 07 2017 - 09:39
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