Money saving tips for 2012 The price of everything seems to have gone up - here are some tips for saving on transport, work and health by consumer expert Tina Leonard Business • 05 Dec 12
Money saving tips for 2012 The price of everything seems to have gone up - here are some tips for saving on transport, work and health by consumer expert Tina Leonard Business • 05 Dec 12
VHI and Aviva won't pass on levy hike to customers Two of the countries largest health insurers have said they will not pass on the €285 government levy to customers. Business • 05 Dec 12
VHI and Aviva won't pass on levy hike to customers Two of the countries largest health insurers have said they will not pass on the €285 government levy to customers. Business • 05 Dec 12
How to pay your household charge More than 2,400 people have already paid the controversial household charge since its introduction on January 1 this year. Business • 05 Dec 12
How to pay your household charge More than 2,400 people have already paid the controversial household charge since its introduction on January 1 this year. Business • 05 Dec 12
Save up to €1,000 a year from recycling Biscuit tins, Christmas trees, bottles - recycle them all and make some money over the next year by dealing with your waste properly Business • 05 Dec 12
Save up to €1,000 a year from recycling Biscuit tins, Christmas trees, bottles - recycle them all and make some money over the next year by dealing with your waste properly Business • 05 Dec 12
House prices fall further in last three months House prices continue to decline with property website Daft.ie reporting values down by as much 18% in the last quarter of 2011. Business • 05 Dec 12
House prices fall further in last three months House prices continue to decline with property website Daft.ie reporting values down by as much 18% in the last quarter of 2011. Business • 05 Dec 12
Household charge fine may be docked at source People who are fined for refusing to pay the new household levy may have their wages or social welfare payments docked at source. Business • 05 Dec 12
Household charge fine may be docked at source People who are fined for refusing to pay the new household levy may have their wages or social welfare payments docked at source. Business • 05 Dec 12
Your rights if your holiday flights are disrupted What are your rights if your flights are disrupted or cancelled over the festive season? Consumer expert Tina Leonard has this quick guide for complaints Business • 16 Dec 11
Your rights if your holiday flights are disrupted What are your rights if your flights are disrupted or cancelled over the festive season? Consumer expert Tina Leonard has this quick guide for complaints Business • 16 Dec 11
Higgins wants backing for household charge boycott Independent TD Joe Higgins has encouraged the Government to support the boycott campaign not to register for the Household Charge, in order to send a message to the "overlords" in Europe. Business • 05 Dec 12
Higgins wants backing for household charge boycott Independent TD Joe Higgins has encouraged the Government to support the boycott campaign not to register for the Household Charge, in order to send a message to the "overlords" in Europe. Business • 05 Dec 12
Christmas shopping - know your rights It's easy to throw caution to the wind at Christmas time, but remember you still have rights so make you exercise them. Consumer expert Tina Leonard is here with her top tips. Business • 14 Dec 11
Christmas shopping - know your rights It's easy to throw caution to the wind at Christmas time, but remember you still have rights so make you exercise them. Consumer expert Tina Leonard is here with her top tips. Business • 14 Dec 11
Three banks refuse to pass on ECB cut to customers Three banks have refused to pass on the latest European Central Bank interest rate reduction to mortgage customers on variable rates. Business • 05 Dec 12
Three banks refuse to pass on ECB cut to customers Three banks have refused to pass on the latest European Central Bank interest rate reduction to mortgage customers on variable rates. Business • 05 Dec 12
Michael Noonan's Budget 2012: main points Low-paid workers benefit from the Budget and there is good news also for first-time buyers. But most will still feel the pinch with rises in fuel, VAT, alcohol and car tax. Business • 08 Dec 11
Michael Noonan's Budget 2012: main points Low-paid workers benefit from the Budget and there is good news also for first-time buyers. But most will still feel the pinch with rises in fuel, VAT, alcohol and car tax. Business • 08 Dec 11
Howlin cuts will add €1,000 to family outgoings Larger families will be between €800 and €1,000 worse off under austerity measures revealed in the first part of the Budget 2012. Business • 05 Dec 12
Howlin cuts will add €1,000 to family outgoings Larger families will be between €800 and €1,000 worse off under austerity measures revealed in the first part of the Budget 2012. Business • 05 Dec 12
How might my finances change if euro collapsed? What could theoretically happen household finances if the euro collapsed and Ireland had to go it alone financially? Business • 05 Dec 12
How might my finances change if euro collapsed? What could theoretically happen household finances if the euro collapsed and Ireland had to go it alone financially? Business • 05 Dec 12
Shopping in the north is not always worth it Irish consumers are expected to flock to Northern Ireland once again to do their Christmas shopping because of VAT. Tina Leonard investigates and finds prices aren't always favourable. Business • 05 Dec 11
Shopping in the north is not always worth it Irish consumers are expected to flock to Northern Ireland once again to do their Christmas shopping because of VAT. Tina Leonard investigates and finds prices aren't always favourable. Business • 05 Dec 11
Motor tax rise criticised by consumer lobby The government has been criticised for its plans to increase motor tax in the Budget. Business • 29 Nov 11
Motor tax rise criticised by consumer lobby The government has been criticised for its plans to increase motor tax in the Budget. Business • 29 Nov 11
Almost 100,000 in mortgage difficulty Almost 100,000 homeowners are struggling to pay their mortgage, according to official figures from the Central Bank. Business • 05 Dec 12
Almost 100,000 in mortgage difficulty Almost 100,000 homeowners are struggling to pay their mortgage, according to official figures from the Central Bank. Business • 05 Dec 12
Shoppers will be hit if VAT rises Leaked documents show that VAT rates could go up to 23% in the Budget pushing up prices on the high street Business • 18 Nov 11
Shoppers will be hit if VAT rises Leaked documents show that VAT rates could go up to 23% in the Budget pushing up prices on the high street Business • 18 Nov 11
Rules for online shopping this Christmas Before committing to buying something online, you should know your rights and how to avoid unscrupulous sellers. Consumer expert Tina Leonard has the lowdown. Business • 14 Nov 11
Rules for online shopping this Christmas Before committing to buying something online, you should know your rights and how to avoid unscrupulous sellers. Consumer expert Tina Leonard has the lowdown. Business • 14 Nov 11
Tanaiste warns banks over mortgage rates Banks which refuse to pass on ECB interest rate cuts could face legislation, the Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has warned. Business • 14 Nov 11
Tanaiste warns banks over mortgage rates Banks which refuse to pass on ECB interest rate cuts could face legislation, the Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has warned. Business • 14 Nov 11
What grants can I get to insulate my house? You can save thousands if you insulate properly. Tina Leonard tells Pat Kenny what grants for homeowners and landlords are available Business • 05 Dec 12
What grants can I get to insulate my house? You can save thousands if you insulate properly. Tina Leonard tells Pat Kenny what grants for homeowners and landlords are available Business • 05 Dec 12
Kenny may compel banks to pass on mortgage cuts The Taoiseach is prepared to consider legislation to compel banks to pass on interest rate cuts to consumers. Business • 05 Dec 12
Kenny may compel banks to pass on mortgage cuts The Taoiseach is prepared to consider legislation to compel banks to pass on interest rate cuts to consumers. Business • 05 Dec 12
Two more mortgage rate cuts expected The ECB's decision to cut rates, and the prospect of more to come, is an early Christmas present for householders with tracker mortgages and some variable rate customers. Business • 04 Nov 11
Two more mortgage rate cuts expected The ECB's decision to cut rates, and the prospect of more to come, is an early Christmas present for householders with tracker mortgages and some variable rate customers. Business • 04 Nov 11
Charity warns of budget cutbacks People who get help from the Society of St Vincent de Paul have no more to give the Government in next month's Budget. Business • 03 Nov 11
Charity warns of budget cutbacks People who get help from the Society of St Vincent de Paul have no more to give the Government in next month's Budget. Business • 03 Nov 11
Getting the best price for home heating oil Average prices for home heating oil have risen by 22% but there are still ways of saving hundreds on the cost of a tank of oil. Consumer expert Tina Leonard gives Pat Kenny the details Business • 15 Sep 17
Getting the best price for home heating oil Average prices for home heating oil have risen by 22% but there are still ways of saving hundreds on the cost of a tank of oil. Consumer expert Tina Leonard gives Pat Kenny the details Business • 15 Sep 17
Stop raising mortgage rates, banks are told Financial Regulator Matthew Elderfield has told banks to stop increasing standard variable rates on mortgages. Business • 20 Oct 11
Stop raising mortgage rates, banks are told Financial Regulator Matthew Elderfield has told banks to stop increasing standard variable rates on mortgages. Business • 20 Oct 11
