Aengus Cox

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen said failure to increase CAP funding could lead to €250 billion shortfall for farmers

Govt pushing for 'straightforward measures' in CAP talks

Measures to ensure a more straightforward and flexible system are among the priorities for the Irish Government while negotiating the EU's next Common Agricultural Policy.

Ireland • 06 May

This week the Government launched the latest public consultation on insurance reform which is part of a new action plan on insurance, aimed at encouraging more competition in the market and with the ultimate goal of bringing premium prices down

What's being done to lower the cost of car insurance?

The Government has launched the latest public consultation on insurance reform, part of a new action plan on insurance, aimed at encouraging competition in the market and with the goal of bringing premium prices down. Our Consumer Affairs Correspondent Aengus Cox looks at if this is working.

Business • 04 May

Wags and Trey the donkeys live on a couple's farm in Rathnew, Co Wicklow

Couple at risk of losing beloved donkeys amid legal row

A legal dispute has arisen over two donkeys being fostered by a couple in Co Wicklow who have started an online petition to prevent Donkey Sanctuary Ireland from taking the animals away from them.

Ireland • 02 May

The order was introduced in February due to the heightened risk of bird flu, but will be revoked on 10 May

Poultry order issued over bird flu risk to be lifted

The Department of Agriculture has announced it is lifting the compulsory housing order for poultry and captive birds that was in place due to the risk of avian influenza, or bird flu.

Ireland • 29 Apr

The report said land values - for sale and rent - are expected to rise again primarily due to better milk prices

Low supply among issues driving up price of farmland

Low supply, increasing demand from dairy farmers and issues around succession were the main factors driving up the price of agricultural land last year, according to a report.

Ireland • 29 Apr

According to research conducted by the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland, last year there were 101,881 uninsured private vehicles being driven

Number of uninsured drivers on roads drops, data suggests

The percentage of uninsured private vehicles on Irish roads has almost halved following the introduction of the new Irish Motor Insurance Database system, which is aimed at assisting gardaí to easily detect uninsured drivers.

Ireland • 28 Apr

The average annual health insurance premium last year cost €1,740 - a jump of €146 on 2023 according to the Health Insurance Authority

Navigating the health insurance market as costs rise

The Health Insurance Authority published its 2024 report earlier this month and the findings were grim reading for consumers.

Analysis and Comment • 27 Apr

Revolut has an EU banking licence in Lithuania and has been already begun issuing mortgages there.

Revolut plans to enter Irish mortgage market this year

Revolut is planning to enter the Irish mortgage market later this year, the fin-tech bank has confirmed to RTÉ News.

Business • 25 Apr

According to the survey consumers in the Republic are notably more downbeat now about the medium-term outlook than in previous years.

Consumers expect weaker economy over next five years

Consumers in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland expect a weaker economy, less favourable job prospects, and higher inflation over the next five years, a new survey suggests.

Business • 25 Apr

Employees who will have completed at least two years of continuous service on the date they would leave the organisation under the scheme are eligible to apply.

RTÉ opens Voluntary Exit Programme with cap of €300,000

RTÉ has opened its Voluntary Exit Programme as the broadcaster seeks to reduce staff numbers by up to 400.

Business • 23 Apr