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# overpriced

Last year

2022

Opinion: Out-of-pocket expenses for workers are way too high in Ireland

A worker in Ireland earning a very modest wage must pay market prices for essential services, writes Dr Laura Bambrick.

28.6k

May 10th 2022, 11:23 AM

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Fast-tracked: Ticket touting law to ban above-face-value resales to come before the Dáil next week

The proposed legislation would ban the above-face-value resale of tickets for sporting and entertainment events.

10.3k

Jan 25th 2019, 11:46 AM

Older people overpaying €1,000 for health insurance as they're 'afraid to switch plan'

At least two in every five policyholders are on “dated and hugely overpriced plans”.

14.0k

Jun 12th 2017, 9:21 AM