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Caitriona Redmond

Consumer Watch

Butter
Caitríona Redmond: Why have butter prices soared and is it cheaper in other countries?
Head melted from increased prices? Word is spreading that butter is cheaper abroad but is that a rumour or a fact?

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Greenwashing concept, woman hold a finger over a battery with the text: greenwashing, we care about the planet
Caitríona Redmond: What if you can’t trust the label?
Labels such as ‘green’ or ‘eco-friendly’ are not standardised in Ireland or even in the EU, so it makes it difficult for consumers to determine if a product really is as good as it says on the packaging

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Photo of a woman preparing a survival kit for doomsday
Caitríona Redmond: Could you survive 72 hours in an emergency?
The EU wants all citizens to be prepared, how much work will it take?

Mon, 12 May, 2025

Depressed young girl with empty account is trying to shopping online
Caitríona Redmond: As the Marks & Spencer cyberattack unfolds, how cybersafe are we?
Tackling cyber security for consumers

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

Family in kitchen
Caitríona Redmond: Can you guess what is Ireland’s most expensive home appliance?
Watch out for energy vampires in the night

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

Smiling woman checking the grocery receipt
Caitríona Redmond: How to save big on your weekly shop in the long term
There’s value to be found beyond your shopping trolley

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

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Caitriona Redmond: You're not imagining it, your kids' Easter eggs DO taste different — and there's less of them
Is it still worth shelling out for Easter eggs?

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

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Caitriona Redmond: Be prudent, shop carefully, and put some savings aside this April
Rises in phone bills, broadband, electricity, health insurance, and tariffs feel like bad news for your wallet, but you can still save money.

Thu, 03 Apr, 2025

US Europe Trade War
ieExplains: What are tariffs and how do they affect me?
In the past few months, it’s become a word associated with the United States, but tariffs are not just limited to the vagaries of the Trump administration.

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

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Caitríona Redmond: The Ryanair hand luggage rule you need to know
Are Ryanair customers really paying a €75 fine each way for bags that still fit into their luggage sizer?

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

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