Watchdog warns Ibec and estate agentsThe Competition Authority has written to Ibec over a warning by the employers' sub-group, Food Drinks Industry Ireland (FDII), …Mon Feb 26 2007 - 00:00
Rural pubs shutting down at rate of more than one per dayRural pubs are closing at a rate of more than one a day as drinkers move their custom to urban bars and off-licences, new figures…Fri Feb 23 2007 - 00:00
Woman in Lawlor crash begins case against 'Sunday World' todayThe Ukrainian woman who survived the car crash in which Liam Lawlor died begins a libel action against the Sunday World in the…Wed Feb 21 2007 - 00:00
'How's my driving?' scheme expandsYoung drivers can qualify for saving up to €250 a year on their insurance premiums by participating in a new road safety scheme…Wed Feb 21 2007 - 00:00
Lack of awareness on food pricesConsumers do not know the prices of everyday purchases and have very little knowledge of the health and environmental issues …Tue Feb 20 2007 - 00:00
Ahern calls for greater competition between retailersTaoiseach Bertie Ahern has called for greater price competition among retailers following the abolition last year of the Groceries…Tue Feb 20 2007 - 00:00
No change in policy on stamp duty, says AhernGovernment policy on stamp duty as agreed at the time of the Budget in December is not going to change, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern…Tue Feb 20 2007 - 00:00
Decision tonight on Tesco plan for Kerry storeThe latest chapter in a controversy over the provision of new supermarkets in smaller towns unfolds tonight when Kerry county…Mon Feb 19 2007 - 00:00
Most beers to rise by 10 cent a pintThe price of most beers is to increase by about 10 cent a pint from next month.Thu Feb 15 2007 - 00:00
Warning of high commission paid for money-changing serviceConsumers have been warned about high commission rates charged by an Irish-based money-changing service.Thu Feb 15 2007 - 00:00
New health labelling on soft drinks imminentInformation on the salt, sugar and fat content of all soft drinks is to be provided under new health labelling on bottles and…Wed Feb 14 2007 - 00:00
Aer Lingus says computer fault pushed up 'sale' pricesAer Lingus has blamed a computer fault on its website for a €30 rise in "sale" fares to New York yesterday morning.Wed Feb 14 2007 - 00:00
Barristers sign up to reforms in dealings with the publicThe legal profession has bowed to the pressure of external calls for reform by agreeing major changes in the way it interacts…Tue Feb 13 2007 - 00:00
Price of basic stamp to rise 15% to 55 centThe price of a basic stamp is to increase by 15 per cent, from 48 cents to 55 centSat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
Price of basic stamp to rise 15% to 55 centThe price of a basic stamp is to increase by 15 per cent, from 48 cents to 55 centSat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
Cable firm eases late payment feesCable firm NTL has moderated late payment fees introduced last year for customers as well as a planned charge for not paying …Fri Feb 09 2007 - 00:00
€378m worth of old currency still unchangedFive years after they ceased to be legal tender, Irish pounds are still arriving by the bagload in the Central Bank to be exchanged…Fri Feb 09 2007 - 00:00
Teenagers' profiles accessible on social websitesThe vast majority of teenagers using controversial social networking sites such as Bebo make no effort to restrict public access…Wed Feb 07 2007 - 00:00
Mars group to end ads targeting childrenHealth groups have welcomed an announcement by Masterfoods, the makers of Mars and Snickers chocolate bars, to stop targeting…Tue Feb 06 2007 - 00:00
Forum for apartment dwellers demandedThe National Consumer Agency has called for the creation of a forum to protect the rights of more than 500,000 apartment dwellers…Mon Feb 05 2007 - 00:00
84,000 names added to electoral registerMore than 84,000 names have been added to the electoral register since last November in the latest effort to update voting lists…Mon Feb 05 2007 - 00:00
Phone masts radiation 'safe'Radiation emitted by mobile phone masts in the Republic is significantly lower than internationally-permitted limits, according…Mon Feb 05 2007 - 00:00
Rogue traders face stiff fines under new lawsUnscrupulous traders face stiff fines, jail terms and public "naming and shaming" under new consumer legislation due before the…Fri Feb 02 2007 - 00:00
Majority of rape cases result in convictionsA majority of rape cases coming before the Central Criminal Court result in a conviction, according to figures seen by The Irish…Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
Food shoppers becoming more ethical, conference toldFood shoppers now care more about the environment and other ethical considerations than price or quality, a conference on retailing…Wed Jan 31 2007 - 00:00
Auction site eBay brings in new anti-fraud measuresInternet auction site eBay is introducing new measures to protect against fraud and "bad experiences" suffered by customers.Tue Jan 30 2007 - 00:00
Telecoms watchdog intervenes over line faultsThe State telecommunications watchdog has intervened with Eircom over the soaring number of faults in the company's phone network…Tue Jan 30 2007 - 00:00
Injuries board has saved €24m, says reportA new system for assessing personal injuries has saved €24 million in litigation costs since it was set up in 2004, according…Thu Jan 25 2007 - 00:00
Tickets bought online may be invalidatedMusic and sports fans have been warned that tickets bought from touts on auction websites such as eBay may be invalidated.Tue Jan 23 2007 - 00:00
Pin-only card purchases to be introduced in MarchShoppers will have to use pin numbers to pay with their debit or credit cards from St Patrick's Day, when new measures to protect…Tue Jan 23 2007 - 00:00
Revenue targets growth in internet shoppingThousands of internet shoppers have been hit with unexpected charges in a customs crackdown by the Revenue Commissioners.Mon Jan 22 2007 - 00:00
Cost of bread to rise by 4 cent as flour price increasesBread prices are set to rise by up to 4 cent a loaf next week after one of the country's biggest flour millers, Odlums, announced…Sat Jan 20 2007 - 00:00
Inflation may lead to pay talksTrade unions may seek to renegotiate the new national pay agreement if the inflation rate continues to rise, Ictu general secretary…Fri Jan 19 2007 - 00:00
New rules on food nutrition claims come into forceNew EU regulations governing the health and nutrition claims made about food products come into force today.Fri Jan 19 2007 - 00:00
FG, Labour back new system to label foodFine Gael and Labour have backed the introduction of a "traffic light" labelling system to indicate the nutritional value of …Thu Jan 18 2007 - 00:00
New Aer Lingus baggage charges introducedAir travellers seeking bargains face substantial fare increases from today with the introduction by Aer Lingus of baggage charges…Wed Jan 17 2007 - 00:00
Planning breaches listed in 'name and shame' moveDublin City Council has become the first local authority to "name and shame" people convicted of planning breaches.Sat Jan 13 2007 - 00:00
Unnamed Irish firm interested in buying BupaA second leading Irish company has expressed an interest in taking over Bupa Ireland's health insurance business, it has emerged…Fri Jan 12 2007 - 00:00
First primary international school to openThe State's first primary international school is to open this autumn, targeted mainly at the children of executives of overseas…Fri Jan 12 2007 - 00:00
EU erred over what airlinesmust pay for delaysAirline passengers will find it more difficult to obtain compensation for delayed or cancelled flights following an official …Fri Jan 12 2007 - 00:00
Lawlor estate pays off €265,000 legal costsThe High Court will today be asked to rescind an order for the sale of the late Liam Lawlor's house after his estate paid off…Thu Jan 11 2007 - 00:00
Chief executive of farming aid agency Self Help to resignThe chief executive of troubled aid agency Self Help Development International, Hilary McDonagh, has announced her intention …Thu Jan 11 2007 - 00:00
O'Reilly allows access to tribunal documentsA decision by the information commissioner has allowed access to planning tribunal documents under Freedom of Information legislation…Mon Jan 08 2007 - 00:00
Law firm apologises for ad on 'unhappy families'A Dublin law firm has apologised for any offence it caused by advertising for business from people who had had an "unhappy family…Mon Jan 08 2007 - 00:00
Ryanair rejects criticism of green record as 'foolish'Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has dismissed fears about the effects of global warming and denies the aviation sector is contributing…Sat Jan 06 2007 - 00:00
The death of the country, the birth of country RodRadio Review: Who needs podcasting when your station's on an infinite loop?Sat Jan 06 2007 - 00:00
Falling world oil prices a boost for car ownersTumbling international oil prices have brought good news for motorists but there is no immediate respite from price rises for…Sat Jan 06 2007 - 00:00
Flood supports O'Leary stance on 'A' caseFormer High Court judge Feargus Flood has added his voice to calls for the Supreme Court to show independence in the face of …Thu Jan 04 2007 - 00:00
More high winds forecast after New Year stormThe storm on New Year's Eve produced the highest winds of 2006 and caused widespread damage and interruptions to power, particularly…Tue Jan 02 2007 - 00:00
2006 hottest ever for many placesLast year was the warmest year for many parts of the Republic since meteorological records began in the 19th century, according…Tue Jan 02 2007 - 00:00
