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There's huge pent-up demand for holidays - with warnings that bookings in the peak season may see significant interest

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 themselves for higher prices this summer season.

Business • 23 Jan 22

The six-day blockage of the Suez Canal just added to the significant backlog in global trade

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 this Christmas, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 16 Oct 21

The Bill if enacted would bring hire purchase and PCP providers under the scope of the Central Bank consumer code

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

An upgraded meter could help you to better manage your energy usage - saving money and carbon in the process

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) reprieve against rising utility bills, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 05 Jul 21

Laya Healthcare blamed the price rise on an increase in the volume and cost of claims

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 is the latest utility company to announce price rises for its customers

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

The European Consumer Centre here offers advice on rights

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 of Brexit.

Business • 26 Feb 21

Consumers have been warned that they may not get refunds if they decide not to go on a flight due to concerns about Covid-19

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 fly due to Covid.

Business • 08 Jan 21

Six in ten consumers have said they will do more online shopping this year compared to last year

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 possible pitfalls.

Consumer Affairs • 26 Nov 20

Choosing Irish retailers can give customers a better - and more sustainable - experience, according to the eCAI

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 can have benefits beyond supporting local jobs.

Business • 25 Nov 20

There are incentives in place to buy greener electric cars

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

Knowing what you want - and paying close attention to the small print - will help you avoid a lot of issues when looking for a broadband provider

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 you move into the fast lane, you should take heed of the potential obstacles that may appear.

Analysis and Comment • 05 Sep 20

The Irish Government has advised against travel to any part of Italy

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 travel to any or all of these events?

Coronavirus • 10 Mar 20