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Caitriona Redmond

Consumer Watch

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

Multi-colored Easter eggs on a yellow spring background. Happy easter

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

Young woman using e-banking to pay bills from home

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

Yellow suitcase standing in terminal, full of blue suitcases

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

Happy woman enjoying in breakfast at dining table.

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