Shoppers urged to beware of Black Friday scams Gardaí are warning people not to get scammed by cyber criminals during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Ireland • 21 Nov 22
Falling foul of price hikes - turkeys set to cost more Consumers are being advised that they will have to pay more for a turkey this year for Christmas. Ireland • 13 Nov 22
Beyond Yellow Pack: The own brand grocery revival Own brand goods were once the butt of the joke of Irish groceries, but improved quality and challenging times have seen consumers here embrace these … Business • 29 Oct 22
Faking it: The dangers of buying counterfeit goods Holiday-makers may be tempted to buy fake designer goods on their trip abroad this summer – but it's never a good idea, according to the … Consumer Affairs • 26 Jun 22
In a fix - should you lock down your mortgage rate? ICS Mortgages has raised its fixed mortgage rates - and many expect other lenders will follow suit soon. Adam Maguire asks if borrowers should jump … Business • 27 Mar 22
Will looser Covid rules push up holiday prices? The easing of Covid-19 restrictions has likely sparked thoughts of a long-awaited holiday in many minds, writes Adam Maguire, but people may need to brace … Business • 23 Jan 22
The broken supply chain: Many factors, no easy fix A series of unfortunate events - most of which happened thousands of kilometres away - will mean less choice and higher prices in Irish shops … Business • 16 Oct 21
Govt publishes Bill to boost protection to PCP users Draft legislation which if enacted will extend the Central Bank's Consumer Protection Code to hire purchase and Personal Contract Plan (PCP) providers has been published. Business • 06 Jul 21
Get Smart: How your meter could help cut energy costs With electricity prices on the way up for more than one million customers, the arrival of a smart meter could offer a rare (albeit modest) … Business • 05 Jul 21
Laya Healthcare to increases prices by average of 2.3% Laya Healthcare is to increase its insurance prices by an average of 2.3% from June, roughly equivalent to a €33 price increase for its customers. Business • 16 Apr 21
Energia announces electricity and gas price rises Energia is the latest company to announce an increase in energy prices for customers. Business • 05 Mar 21
Online deliveries, additional charges and your rights Buyer beware, not all .ie websites are actually Irish. Consumer Affairs Correspondent Fran McNulty looks at your rights when buying goods online especially in light … Business • 26 Feb 21
Travel agents warn consumers may not get flight refunds Travel agents are warning consumers about the risks of booking airline flights that may not be subject to refunds if they themselves decide not to … Business • 08 Jan 21
Buyers beware as most Black Friday shopping goes online As reports indicate most of us will be hunting for Black Friday bargains online this year, consumers need to watch out for some of the … Consumer Affairs • 26 Nov 20
Shoppers urged to think Irish in online spending spree With retailers trying to lure shoppers in with Black Friday deals, many are encouraging people to direct their money towards Irish-based retailers, which they say … Business • 25 Nov 20
Motor industry warns of effect of new taxes on sales Proposals to increase the tax paid on new cars could hit consumers hard, the motor industry has warned. Ireland • 07 Oct 20
The pitfalls to avoid when switching broadband provider If it wasn't obvious before, the Covid-19 pandemic has made clear just how important it is to have a good home internet connection. But before … Analysis and Comment • 05 Sep 20
Travel disruption due to Covid-19: Are you covered? Italy is in lockdown, St Patrick's Day parades have been cancelled, Six Nations matches are postponed. What do you do if you were planning to … Coronavirus • 10 Mar 20
To switch or not to switch? Are you a switcher or a twitcher when it comes to utility bills? Consumer Affairs • 01 Nov 19
Consumer sentiment hit 56 month low in July Consumer sentiment hit a 56 month low in July, according to the latest monthly monitor from KBC Bank Ireland. Business • 13 Aug 19
ECC urges caution if buying refurbished smartphones Shoppers thinking of buying a refurbished smartphone online in the run up to Christmas have been warned to do so with caution. Ireland • 14 Nov 18
Coca-Cola remains number one grocery brand Coca-Cola has held on its position as Ireland’s biggest selling grocery brand following a survey produced by Checkout magazine. News • 03 Sep 14
