Caitríona Redmond: These are your rights when holidaying and the hidden costs to avoid

Have a happy holiday with this essential consumer advice

From renting a car to travel insurance, as consumers we need to be aware of our rights and protections for holidays.

We have reached the final week of the primary school term and there are eight or nine weeks ahead of glorious school free days for most children, with some families taking time off to travel abroad or holiday in Ireland.