Devil in the financial detail as cutbacks likely to have far-reaching consequences Consumer Affairs CorrespondentWhile budget details were trailed beforehand, the extent of several cuts was surprisingTue Dec 06 2011 - 00:00
VHI warns of 50% insurance hikeThe Vhi has warned that health insurance premiums could increase by at least 50 per cent if proposals contained within the first…Mon Dec 05 2011 - 00:00
Few escape first round of cutsThe first act of this week’s two-part budget will make for grim reading for most people, although it is larger families in particular…Mon Dec 05 2011 - 00:00
The gifts that keep on givingIRISH HOUSEHOLDS will this year spend more than 30 per cent less on Christmas than they did at the height of the boom as the …Mon Dec 05 2011 - 00:00
Motor trade calls for deferral of VAT riseSALES OF new cars have collapsed since the end of the scrappage scheme in June, according to the motor trade.Sat Dec 03 2011 - 00:00
Christmas wouldn't be the same without turkey on the tableWE LOVE to moan about it, but when Christmas Day comes around this year, turkey will still find its way on to most plates.Sat Dec 03 2011 - 00:00
Taking a trip to Euro 2012 should not break the bankWHILE IRISH football fans may be dismayed to have been drawn in one of the toughest groups in Euro 2012, their credit union managers…Sat Dec 03 2011 - 00:00
Ireland get the cheapest drawWhile Irish football fans may be dismayed to have been drawn in one of the toughest groups in Euro 2012, their credit union managers…Fri Dec 02 2011 - 00:00
Turkey tickles Christmas tastebudsWe love to moan about it, but when Christmas Day comes round this year turkey will still find its way on to most of our plates…Fri Dec 02 2011 - 00:00
Car sales collapse in third quarterSales of new cares have collapsed since the end of the scrappage scheme in June, new figures from the motor trade show.Fri Dec 02 2011 - 00:00
Urban rents set to climb - reportDomestic rents are set to climb by as much as 14 per cent in some of the State’s major urban centres over the next two years, …Fri Dec 02 2011 - 00:00
Quinn Healthcare premiums to rise 12% from next yearQUINN HEALTHCARE is to increase the cost of its premiums by an average of 12 per cent from next year.Wed Nov 30 2011 - 00:00
YouTube race abuse clip leads to arrestAN ENGLISH woman who shouted racist abuse at fellow passengers on a south London tram was arrested yesterday evening after a …Tue Nov 29 2011 - 00:00
Quinn to increase prices by 12%Quinn Healthcare is to increase the cost of its premiums by an average of 12 per cent from next year in a move which will add…Tue Nov 29 2011 - 00:00
Drumm rules out return to State, citing 'unfair' mediaTHE FORMER chief executive of Anglo Irish Bank David Drumm has ruled out any return to Ireland and repeated his claim that the…Mon Nov 28 2011 - 00:00
Woman held over racist tiradeAn English woman who launched into a racist tirade aimed at fellow passengers as she sat on a south London tram has been arrested…Mon Nov 28 2011 - 00:00
Knockranny chef wins top prizeThe Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year has come from the kitchens at Knockranny House Hotel in Westport, Co Mayo, for the second…Mon Nov 28 2011 - 00:00
Drumm rules out any returnThe former chief executive of Anglo Irish Bank David Drumm has ruled out any return to Ireland and repeated his claim that the…Sun Nov 27 2011 - 00:00
40% have poor grasp of healthJust under 40 per cent of Irish people have problems understanding information relating to their health which they are given, …Sun Nov 27 2011 - 00:00
Mother recalls giving birth to baby girl alone in petrol station toiletA 28-YEAR-OLD woman from Rush has described how her new baby was in such a hurry to be born that she ended up delivering her …Fri Nov 25 2011 - 00:00
Woman gives birth at Dublin garageA 28-year-old Co Dublin woman has described how she gave birth to a girl at a garage in Swords, Co Dublin, two weeks ago.Thu Nov 24 2011 - 00:00
Two lots hit reserve at property auctionMERLIN AUCTIONS wasn’t able to wield much by way of magic at its first property sale yesterday with only two of 10 properties…Wed Nov 23 2011 - 00:00
Hospitality sector body warns against 'fat tax'THE GOVERNMENT should resist any temptation to introduce a “fat tax” on restaurants and instead reduce the VAT on meals in order…Tue Nov 22 2011 - 00:00
VHI to remove cover for some scansTHE VHI’S decision to remove cover for diagnostic scans for some cancer patients has been condemned by a leading oncologist who…Tue Nov 22 2011 - 00:00
Low key start to Merlin house auctionsOnly two of 10 properties which were up for sale in the first auction by Merlin Property in Dublin’s Burlington Hotel this morning…Tue Nov 22 2011 - 00:00
Restaurants publish 10-point planThe Government should resist any temptation to introduce a “fat tax” on restaurants and instead reduce the VAT on meals in order…Mon Nov 21 2011 - 00:00
Building an Irish-indie ChristmasShopping locally this season will be of huge benefit to our economy although independent shops are realistic about what people…Mon Nov 21 2011 - 00:00
Airline to the rescue as beloved teddy takes longer holiday than expectedA WOMAN'S frantic search for her daughter’s “irreplaceable” teddy bear left on a Ryanair flight to Lanzarote at the start of …Sat Nov 19 2011 - 00:00
Claims on resolving arrears crisis ringing hollowA plan to help those falling behind on mortgage repayments is still some time offSat Nov 19 2011 - 00:00
Public transport in Dublin as bad as SofiaSURVEY: INADEQUATE PUBLIC transport has pushed Dublin down the rankings in a table of Europe’s top shopping cities according…Sat Nov 19 2011 - 00:00
Move to cost households €500 a yearVAT INCREASE: THE 2 per cent increase in the top rate of VAT which Minister for Finance Michael Noonan confirmed would be part…Sat Nov 19 2011 - 00:00
Retailers, publicans and bookies among those hoping to have a ball next summerRETAILERS, PUBLICANS and bookies are among the businesses who were rubbing their hands with glee as the Republic of Ireland secured…Thu Nov 17 2011 - 00:00
Facebook moves to intercept graphic contentFACEBOOK HAS confirmed it was the victim of a spam attack in recent days that resulted in users’ pages being flooded with graphic…Thu Nov 17 2011 - 00:00
Facebook says spam under controlFacebook has confirmed it was the victim of a spam attack in recent days that resulted in users’ pages being flooded with graphic…Wed Nov 16 2011 - 00:00
Publicans 'delighted' with Euro winRetailers, publicans and bookies are among the businesses who were rubbing their hands with glee as the Republic of Ireland secured…Wed Nov 16 2011 - 00:00
Hackers loading Facebook with obscene contentTHE ACCOUNTS of thousands of Facebook users all over the world have been targeted by unknown hackers, with pornographic images…Wed Nov 16 2011 - 00:00
Joining boys in green on Euro odyssey could cost over €2,000NEVER MIND groups of death, the group of debt for soccer fans planning to support the Irish team on their adventures in Poland…Wed Nov 16 2011 - 00:00
Porn spam 'increase' on FacebookThe accounts of some Facebook users have been targeted with graphic images depicting pornography and acts of extreme violence…Tue Nov 15 2011 - 00:00
The best sites for clickmasYour shopping is delivered to your door, a few clicks gets you the best price and with the wild and wacky selection of likely…Mon Nov 14 2011 - 00:00
Ombudsman publishes case detailsThe Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly, has published details of four complaints which her office successfully resolved last year in order…Mon Nov 14 2011 - 00:00
Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank refuse to reverse rate decisionBANK OF Ireland and Ulster Bank showed no signs yesterday of reversing their decision not to pass on a 0Sat Nov 12 2011 - 00:00
VHI to increase cost of plans by 2%The VHI is to increase the cost of the majority of its health insurance plans by 2 per cent from November 22nd.Sat Nov 12 2011 - 00:00
59% of guests steal from hotel roomsSURVEY: A SURVEY of British hotel guests which indicates that nearly 50 per cent are happy to steal items from hotel rooms is…Sat Nov 12 2011 - 00:00
Resilient Estonians haven't a prayer against devout IrishFINDING A beer or a nightclub to drink it in will not be a problem for Irish football fans in the Estonian capital of Tallinn…Fri Nov 11 2011 - 00:00
'Naive wife' sign linked to toll posters and old coinsTHE PLOT thickens. Clues have emerged about the identity of the person or people behind a rogue advertising hoarding near Dublin…Thu Nov 10 2011 - 00:00
Government spent €16m on salt as part of winter planTHE GOVERNMENT has spent €16 million on 200,000 tonnes of gritting salt to cope with any cold snap this year and claims to be…Thu Nov 10 2011 - 00:00
Major banks rebuff Government over mortgage rate cutsTHE THREE major banks in the State rebuffed the Government’s efforts to get them to lower interest rates during a “tense” and…Thu Nov 10 2011 - 00:00
EBS to pass on rate cut to mortgage holdersTHE EBS has announced it is to reduce its standard variable rate by 0Wed Nov 09 2011 - 00:00
State 'prepared' for adverse weatherThe Government has spent €16 million on 200,000 tonnes of gritting salt to cope with any cold snap this year and claims to be…Wed Nov 09 2011 - 00:00
Mystery 'wife' warns of dangers of golfing tripsIT IS the riddle of the sand wedgeWed Nov 09 2011 - 00:00
