Don't be ripped off by your garage Under EU laws, consumers no longer have to go to their car manufacturer approved garages for repairs to protect their warranty. Tina Leonard has the … Business • 05 Dec 12
Roaming charges down to 29c across EU Mobile phone companies have finally been told they can no longer charge exorbitant rates to consumers while abroad in EU ruling. Business • 05 Dec 12
Solicitors fees vary 500%, survey shows Solicitors fees sometimes seem exorbitant and appear to bear no relation to the work involved. The National Consumer Agency tried to get benchmarks for three … Business • 05 Dec 12
How to avoid penalties when cancelling contracts Contracts are becoming increasingly long, particularly mobiles. Make sure you know what you're getting into and how you get out without cost. Tina Leonard reports Business • 05 Apr 17
Cash or card: The pros and cons The Irish withdraw double the European average from ATMs every year, but banks want us to use more plastic? Tna Leonard investigates which is better … Business • 05 Dec 12
Stopping junk mail, spam email, and cold calls Junk mail, spam email, evening calls offering discounts on something you don't want anyway? Tina Leonard tells Pat Kenny the consumer has plenty of rights. … Business • 05 Dec 12
How to avoid dodgy trades people this winter Unscrupulous tradesmen prey on your ignorance. So if someone calls and tells you you need your roof/gutters/heating fixed, think twice,Tina Leonard tells Pat Kenny. 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 … 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
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
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 … Business • 14 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 … Business • 05 Dec 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
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 … Business • 15 Sep 17
Do I need Saorview? Do I need a TV set at all? Three in four TV viewers are now watching TV on a computer device or mobile phone. With analogue TV being switched off, what are my … Business • 18 Oct 11
How to cut your energy bills at little or no cost Did you know a normal oven costs seven times more than a microwave? Get all your money-saving tips here to beat those gas and electricity … Business • 10 Oct 11
Insuring a pet: when is it ever worth it? A dog can cost up to €1,000 a year to keep, and a cat about half that and most of that is spent at the … Business • 10 Oct 11
Energy bills: beat this autumn's price hikes Electricity prices went up in August and September and are set to go up again this autumn.Tina Leonard tells Today with Pat Kenny why it … Business • 03 Oct 11
Chemists: the first defence against GP costs GPs can cost as much €70 a visit, but going to your local chemist for a chat to the pharmacist costs nothing and is sometimes … Business • 29 Sep 11
Deals, offers, discounts every day on the web Deals, offers and discount sites have mushroomed in the recession. Tina Leonard checks out the best of Irish sites offering everything from discounts at A-wear … Business • 16 Sep 11
Don't let back-to-school break the bank Surveys show it can cost €350 per primary school pupil a year and €805 a year for secondary students. Here's some tips on how to … Business • 05 Dec 12
Renting: Your rights and obligations For many 18 and 19 year olds, this is a daunting time of year as they leave home and rent for the first time. Consumer … Business • 05 Sep 11
How to get the best gas and electricity deal Gas prices are set to rise by up to 22% in October as world prices soar. Comparing prices is now as confusing as chosing a … Business • 12 Aug 11
How to avoid baggage charges this summer More and more of us are taking our own luggage on flights, to avoid baggage charges - but don't get caught at the departure gate … Business • 05 Aug 11
Your mobility entitlements at the airport Know your rights before you go to the airport and don't get fobbed off by airline officials if you have mobility issues. Tina Leonard reports Business • 25 Jul 11
