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Caitriona Redmond

Consumer Watch

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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

Caitríona Redmond: Is Irish Amazon Prime worth it?

Caitríona Redmond: Is Irish Amazon Prime worth it?

Over 78% of Irish adults have used Amazon before, will they subscribe to the new website?

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Fresh produce

Caitríona Redmond: Why it's important to buy Irish and shop local when you can

Shopping local is better for our communities, economy, and the planet

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

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Caitríona Redmond: Why do we feel like we have less money for groceries?

Consumer price statistics tell us one story, but we feel the pain at the till.

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Oasis reunion

Caitríona Redmond: Ticketmaster said 'No' — but this reader didn’t back down

How bagging an accessible concert ticket can be a saga, even before getting to the venue

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

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Caitríona Redmond: No more energy credits – are you ready for higher bills?

As arrears continue to impact electricity and gas customers, we may need to find new ways to manage rising household costs.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

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Consumer Watch: How coeliacs and others can get tax relief for expensive gluten-free diets

Over 500,000 people in Ireland must remove gluten from their diet for medical reasons, but this can come at a financial hardship for some

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Doing taxes

Caitríona Redmond: Here's how I saved €100 a month on my health insurance

With over 340 health insurance plans on the market, Caitríona tackles the maze and saves money on her health insurance policy.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025