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Caitriona Redmond

Consumer Watch

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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

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Caitríona Redmond: You better watch out — it’s less than 10 weeks to Christmas Day

Beware the special offers and stay price savvy in the next two months

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

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Caitríona Redmond: Using your bank card? Here's why contactless or digital wallet is the way to go

Stay card-safe and trouble-free

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

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Caitríona Redmond: ‘Twas Budget eve, babe, but will our budgets tank?

There’s no such thing as winners or losers when Irish families are struggling.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

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Caitríona Redmond: Here's why complaining is so valuable for consumers

If you don’t speak up or out, bad practices will continue

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

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Caitríona Redmond: How to save over €48 per month on essential bills

Make sure you benefit from all you are entitled to.

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

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Shrinkflation is back in the news — and here’s what it means for Irish consumers

The cost of some Christmas chocolates has increased has by 87% in 7 years

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

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Caitríona Redmond: Food prices are at a tipping point — brace for a hard winter

An additional €5 per week for a grocery shop may be the difference between managing and struggling, depending on your budget — €5 per week extra is €260 per year; nearly as much as a month’s child benefit for two children.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

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Caitríona Redmond: How online influencers have become salespeople

The CCPC and the ASA hope to make online selling fairer for us all.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025