Levy increase Irish consumers are facing an increase in their electricity bills from this October – the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) has proposed that the Public Service Obligation Levy be increased by 32%. The levy, which is added to power bills, is used to fund the product

If you’ve ever experienced the frustration of placing a final bid on a coveted eBay item, only to see someone else slip in just before the deadline with an extra euro or two, you might be interested in FatFingers.com. It’s one of those niche websites – input the item you&#

The Rathdowney Shopping Outlet in Co Laois closed its doors in 2012, another victim of the floundering economy. Those doors will open again (albeit briefly) on Sunday May 8th between 11am and 5pm for a pop-up sale of everything from clothing and nappies to children’s toys and bo

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By Christopher O’Riordan Hit the road Planning on taking a road trip this summer? If you haven’t got a sat nav, and your phone’s battery dies at the mere mention of Google Maps, head down to Halfords, who are offering big reductions on ex-display Garmin Nuvi sat navs

Feeling the pinch when your energy bill comes through the letterbox? Energy companies operating in Ireland have been accused of “profiteering”, according to the Irish Independent this week. The paper report that Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Alex White, is

Writing in the Irish Times this week, Fiona Reddan writes that parents might be taking on more debt than is wise. These days, parents are looking after their offspring for longer periods of time, what with the high cost of renting, securing a mortgage, childcare and other factors. The

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Chances are you gave or received a gift voucher this Christmas. Cash them in before you forget – and as soon as possible Research carried out last month on behalf of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, based on a survey of 1,000 consumers, found that four out of ten pe