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Caitriona Redmond

Consumer Watch

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Caitríona Redmond: How to renew health insurance to get the best-value plan for your needs

Renewing your health insurance can be complicated, but there is good news for those who want to switch and save

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: On the hunt for a tumble dryer to save me money

I never realised how much money I’d save with a heat pump tumble dryer until I did the sums, Caitríona Redmond

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Caitríona Redmond: How to fill the ‘hungry gap’ with local food

Caitríona Redmond: How to fill the ‘hungry gap’ with local food

Climate positive dining means eating with the seasons and Irish produce has a lot to offer

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

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Blue Monday: Today is the 'most depressing day' of the year. But it doesn’t have to be that bad

Should you book a holiday soon?

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: What about the people on the receiving end of our complaints and queries?

Helpline and call centre staff are a bunch of hardworking people who often get abused by customers, writes Caitríona Redmond

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: Unwanted Christmas gift? Here are your options

If you do get any unwanted Christmas presents, you may not be able to take them all back, writes Caitríona Redmond

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Caitríona Redmond: The collapse of Fastway is not just bad news for consumers

Caitríona Redmond: The collapse of Fastway is not just bad news for consumers

Collect your rightful refund but be kind

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Caitríona Redmond: Free flights for my shopping points? I don’t believe it!

Caitríona Redmond: Free flights for my shopping points? I don’t believe it!

Does every little really help? Not always

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

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Caitríona Redmond: Beat the manufacturer — buy smart, mend when needed and save money

Artificially capping the life of a product is known as planned obsolescence... a very real issue in modern life

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

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Caitríona Redmond: Buyers beware — your favourite chocolate snack may not be as it seems

Your favourite bars and treats may have changed recipe

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025