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Consumers

All time
Pressure
This infographic shows which groups in Ireland are struggling most
25 Nov 2014
17.7k
31
Bad news
There's been a sharp dip in consumer confidence and water charges might be to blame
4 Nov 2014
6.9k
38
shopping spree
Here's everything you need to know about the launch of Apple Pay
21 Oct 2014
10.6k
27
rustling
Stolen livestock slaughtered in illegal abattoirs could make it back to Irish consumers
17 Oct 2014
9.6k
25
dark days - black market
Here's what the economic crisis did for illegal cigarettes in Ireland
22 Sep 2014
14.1k
6
Tullamore
Farmers protest outside Burger King over Irish beef prices
18 Sep 2014
10.5k
51
ipay
Guess how much the new iPhones will cost...
9 Sep 2014
48.9k
138
d'you want anything?
Here's what we buy most at the shops - but what's Ireland's favourite tea?
3 Sep 2014
54.8k
97
The Daily Poll
Poll: Do you eat too many sweets and crisps?
3 Sep 2014
20.5k
64
Kick Up a Fuss
Which industry did Irish consumers complain about most in 2013?
29 Aug 2014
21.2k
8
The Price is Wrong
SuperValu, Tesco, Spar and PC World branches all hit with notices by consumer agency
27 Aug 2014
27.3k
23
Breaking Up
Irish people switch car insurance provider more than any other service
14 Aug 2014
7.8k
15
any minute now
Bank of Ireland insists all customers should be paid today
1 Aug 2014
12.2k
45
surprise in store
How do you get shoppers to return to your store? Inspire them
31 Jul 2014
12.7k
29
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 It’s Tuesday – and here’s all that you need to know as you start your day.
29 Jul 2014
8.2k
1
know your rights
Ryanair, Aer Lingus and Greyhound among companies pursued by consumer agency
29 Jul 2014
9.4k
11
Perking up
Do strong coffee sales mean the economy is getting better?
22 Jul 2014
8.8k
26
Shopping around for home insurance could save you €421 a year
22 Jul 2014
7.5k
11
Consumers
Enforcement action taken against Christmas Direct over delivery delays
21 May 2014
12.6k
13
decisions decisions
Men and women totally disagree on who decides what their family eats
8 May 2014
8.8k
2
Hospitality
66 per cent of hotels and restaurants at risk of collapse
2 May 2014
13.8k
45
Consumers
Aldi reaches record market share, with Lidl not far behind
14 Apr 2014
18.0k
81
not so happy customers
Consumer sentiment down in March after seven year high
7 Apr 2014
4.9k
8
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 It’s finally the weekend – and here’s everything you need to know as we start the day.
5 Apr 2014
9.4k
7
negative impact
Legislation intended to protect consumers could lead to price increases and job losses
5 Apr 2014
6.4k
10
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
31 Mar 2014
8.3k
1
Consumer rights
'A powerful watchdog with real teeth': Ireland to get a new consumer body
31 Mar 2014
6.4k
19
survey says
Majority believe minimum pricing of alcohol won't curb consumption levels
24 Mar 2014
8.6k
42
Call Me Maybe
All the hellish stages you go through when calling Customer Service
19 Mar 2014
21.8k
53
some front
Shopfronts of Dublin: a very lovely photo project indeed
4 Mar 2014
37.0k
33
Consumers
Open thread: How do YOU save money on banking fees?
22 Feb 2014
10.4k
35
Consumer protection
Car salesman convicted for selling 'clocked' car
22 Jan 2014
21.5k
31
Supermarkets
Tesco's market share fell over Christmas while discount retailers saw a boost
20 Jan 2014
10.0k
45
Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook Irish closure could impact on prices say travel agents
16 Jan 2014
8.6k
23
Apple
Apple to refund parents of children who bought Apps without them knowing
15 Jan 2014
12.9k
32
Saving
More people are saving, but not because they think it's a good time to do so
13 Jan 2014
13.6k
30
Survey
Irish people optimistic about the economy...but not their own lives
28 Dec 2013
10.1k
73
Christmas cost
Half will borrow to pay for Christmas as younger people look to moneylenders
12 Dec 2013
6.4k
42
Consumers
Concern over Budget 2014 weakened consumer sentiment last month
3 Dec 2013
5.4k
24
Game Change
Xtra-vision reverses policy on pre-ordered Xbox One consoles
26 Nov 2013
34.1k
81
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