Aengus Cox

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent

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

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

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

Energy operators propose investment of up to €18.98bn

The operators of Ireland's energy system, ESB Networks and Eirgrid, have proposed an investment of up to €18.98 billion over the next five years to maintain and upgrade their networks to meet current and future demand.

Ireland • 03 Jul

Farming organisations highlighted their concerns when they appeared before the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee

Farmers call for changes to protect livestock attacks

Farming organisations have called for measures including DNA testing, disqualification from dog ownership, and a ban on non-working dogs on hills and farmland to help protect livestock from dog attacks.

Ireland • 02 Jul

Dr John Upton Teagasc and Dr Darren Murphy MTU with Noel Grealish, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine.

Dairy farmers encouraged to go solar to cut costs

A guide highlighting ways dairy farmers can cut down on the significant overhead costs of milk production by adopting more solar energy has been published.

Business • 02 Jul

Many online games contain manipulating design techniques

An international sweep of 439 mobile and online games by national consumer agencies has found many of them contain design techniques that may aim to manipulate players as young as three years old into making decisions or purchases they would not otherwise.

Business • 02 Jul

Stena Line withdrawing Rosslare to Cherbourg service

Stena Line is withdrawing its three-day Rosslare to Cherbourg ferry service from the end of September.

Business • 01 Jul

Report raises questions about viability of Irish farming

The State agency responsible for agriculture and food development has been teasing out the findings of its 2024 National Farm Survey, which raised the question: Who will be farming our land in the coming decades and what will they be doing with it?

Analysis and Comment • 29 Jun

Bird flu was detected in a number of wild sea birds off the west coast of Ireland recently (file image)

Warning issued after strain of avian influenza detected

The Department of Agriculture has issued a warning after a strain of avian influenza - or bird flu - was detected in a number of wild sea birds off the west coast of Ireland in recent weeks.

Ireland • 27 Jun