Aengus Cox

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent

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Consumers warned to stop using certain Tower air fryers

Consumers are being warned to stop using certain models of Tower air fryers following a recall from the company.

Business • 10 Jul 25

Jim Gildea and Ciaran Foley stand at a bin at the launch of a new Re-turn initiative in Dun Laoghaire

Re-turn to roll out bin surrounds programme to more towns

A scheme whereby surrounds are added to public bins to allow people to more easily retrieve discarded drink containers is being expanded around the country.

Business • 10 Jul 25

16.7% personal injury award increase will not go ahead

A controversial proposed 16.7% increase in personal injury awards will not go ahead.

Ireland • 09 Jul 25

The average Irish mortgage rate for May was 3.66%, down slightly on the April rate of 3.72%, new Central Bank figures show

Mortgage interest rates fall to over two year low in May

Irish mortgage interest rates fell to their lowest rate in over two years in May, according to new figures from the Central Bank.

Business • 09 Jul 25

Agricultural entrepreneurial income jumped 73% last year

Higher milk prices, rising livestock and crop values, as well as a fall in the cost of fertiliser, saw agricultural entrepreneurial income increase by 73% last year - from €1.5 billion to €3.5 billion.

Business • 09 Jul 25

The number of claims handled by the Injuries Resolution Board was up on last year

Avoidable costs worth €76m saved by injuries board

A total of €76 million was saved in "avoided costs" by the Injuries Resolution Board (IRB) last year, due to claims not proceeding to litigation.

Ireland • 09 Jul 25

A herd of Holstein cows grazing on a summer afternoon in Northern Ireland

Govt told to conserve sites to retain nitrates derogation

The European Commission has told the Government that in order for Ireland to retain a nitrates derogation for farmers from next year it must demonstrate efforts to conserve designated sites or species under the EU's Habitats Directive.

Ireland • 07 Jul 25

Hand holding car keys while pressing the button for unlocking the vehicle, showcasing modern technology and convenient access to transportation

Motor industry warned over restrictive practices

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has issued a warning to the Irish motor industry following reports of anti-competitive practices in the sale, maintenance and repair of vehicles.

Ireland • 07 Jul 25

The demand for electricity in Ireland is increasing substantially

How high might electricity prices rise?

Irish consumers are used to paying more than their European counterparts for electricity, writes Consumer Affairs Correspondent Aengus Cox.

Analysis and Comment • 06 Jul 25

The latest figures from the Central Bank's National Claims Information Database show that the cost of motor claims settled between January and June 2024 was €414m

Cost of settling motor insurance claims increased 23%

There was a 23% increase in the cost of settling motor insurance claims during the first half of last year compared to the second half of 2023, according to latest figures from the Central Bank's National Claims Information Database.

Ireland • 03 Jul 25