Consumer Guides
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Women hit hardest by new EU car insurance laws
Women will be hit hardest by the new EU rules banning gender-based discount for car insurance, but young men could save up to 50%
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How to complain effectively
Consumers are reporting in increasing numbers that it is difficult to complain. Here are five easy steps towards getting the result you want
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Telephone line fee increase for over 66 year olds
People over 66 will face a hefty increase on their telephone landline, following last December's budget, but there are ways of counter-acting the hike if you shop around.
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Almost 2m left with €100 or less after bills.
The number of people left with €100 or less at the end of each month has risen with consumers' finances continuing to deteriorate
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New premium phone rules to protect consumer
Premium rate telephone services can cost as much as €3.50 a minute. Now, a new code of practice has been imposed on phone companies to ensure you don't get ripped off.
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Beware of the 'cheap' motor insurance
Buying car insurance used to be simple. These days the it's all about tailor-making your own policy with add on extras. So beware of the headline 'cheapest' offers when renewing.
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Spotting Irish own-brand products
More than ever consumers want to support Irish home produce, but they also want to save money with own-brands. Learn how to do both with Tina Leonard's guide
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Shop around now as Electric Ireland hikes price
The price of gas and petrol is already on the up. Now Electric Ireland is adding to the pain increasing prices by October 1.
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Now Bord Gais increases electricy prices
Bord Gáis Energy is to follow Electric Ireland and Airtricity with residential electricity price hikes from 15 October.
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How to get money off your next purchase
Voucher codes, daily deal sites, discounts online and off line. Consumer expert Tina Leonard tells Today with Pat Kenny where and to get money off everything from groceries to school books.
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Morning Ireland News Quiz
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Barbie Blues
Women's rights protesters have disrupted the opening of a giant pink doll's house in Berlin
In Focus
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Blood Pressure Alert
High blood pressure is a silent risk factor for stroke and heart attack and should not go unchecked
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House of Horrors
Dr Kermit Gosnell's House of Horrors was well-known to the local community of West Philadelphia, blogs Richard Downes
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Banking Union
Read a blog from Europe Editor Tony Connelly on depositors and the painful road to a banking union
Documentary on One
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Songs My Mother Taught Me
A 'documentary novel' by Chris Brookes about war brides - women who married allied servicemen during World War II
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Over There - Green Cab
A London taxi tour around the stories of the Irish in London, including the more recently-arrived
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Dudley Kane: Darach Ó Cathain is here in Leeds
In 1963, Sean nós singer Darach Ó Cathain emigrated to Leeds with his family. This radio documentary follows their journey
