Proposals here to address the huge profits made by energy companies come on foot of EU steps to take on these windfall gains

The Irish Cancer Society wants to have sun creams of factor 30 and higher reclassified as essential healthcare goods

There is good reason to believe that consumer agencies have been landed with conflicting goals                             

There is that moment when your beloved niece or nephew turns around and offers to buy you a drink at the bar, and you realise the child you still dote on has actually come of age.

The past week in Ireland was dominated by two events: The pressure from the Government on retailers to cut grocery prices and the announcement of the creation of a sovereign wealth fund to deal with projected budget surpluses.

The insurer expects a decision on the last remaining covid-19 pub business interruption case by mid-June

"Some of the cheapest mortgages out there are green mortgages, particularly if fixing your mortgage."

Airline splashes the cash targeting 300m passengers a year

"In the restaurant business, most expect no more than a tenner tip no matter what the bill is, so even if you are on a big night out there's no need to get carried away."

The move was first announced by Tesco on Wednesday, with the supermarket saying it will be pricing their 454g butter at €2.99, down from €3.39.

"In addition to mending your broken heart you may have to consider mortgages, pensions and life insurance - of course added to these worries will be costs associated with actually getting a divorce through the courts"

Love or hate the prospect of spending a Sunday assembling a flatpack wardrobe, there was no denying excitement at the news Ikea had finally set up its stall in Cork.

Cineworld has scrapped plans to sell its US, UK, and Ireland businesses after failing to find a buyer, the cinema chain operator said on Monday, as it proposed a new debt restructuring plan.

80% of restaurants will look to increase prices over the coming year.

Sales in pubs and bars have recorded the largest annual increase in February compared to other retail areas but are still lagging behind pre-covid levels, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show.

From mortgage protection insurance to borrowing wisely, here's some tips to create more economic security

Japanese tidying expert Marie Kondo has inspired millions to embrace the spring clean, which often leads to unused vouchers being discovered

Irish people are amongst Europe's biggest spenders online but not all of us have great experiences

"...from a bad marriage or an unfulfilling job, the idea is that if you have financial security, you can make an informed decision without having to worry about money"

In all, there were 32,431 contacts made to the CCPC’s helpline last year with queries and complaints, and over 7,000 consumers were referred to the Small Claims Court for redress

"...if your charm and chancing doesn’t work, then there are many ways to save and plan for a successful, stress free holiday."

A range of toothpaste products has been recalled over health concerns and consumers have been advised to stop using the products immediately.

Some shoppers are contrasting shortages in the UK with full shelves elsewhere in Europe, raising the question of whether Brexit has a role to play in the lack of availability

Running a car is not cheap, but there are ways we can ease the financial burden by considering things like penalty points, car maintenance, and biting the bullet and taking a driving test

Holiday Inn owner IHG missed full-year revenue expectations as it was impacted by covid curbs in China, while a $750m (€702m) share buyback did little to cushion a drop in its share price.

Online fashion retailer Zalando is to cut hundreds of jobs across the company, citing over-expansion in some areas and a more difficult economic environment since the coronavirus pandemic.

Digital app takes another step towards full banking services 

The documentary, 406 Days, is directed by Joe Lee and produced by Fergus Dowd, and has been chosen to close the Dublin Film Festival

The safety alert was issued by the Competitions and Consumer Protection Commission who identified my Hodo Magnetic Balls as a potential threat for children.

The company is examining the use of vending machines on its mainline rail network as an option to complement the possible return of on-board trolley services

Grocery price inflation has soared to a new high of 16.3%.

While there has not been an exact date for when the crackdown will begin in Ireland, testing  in South America and parts of North America revealed what the company is planning

Challenges facing retailers in Ireland include the cost of doing business and online competition from far beyond our shores 

Many deals included significant exports such as Keohane’s seafood reaching the shores of Britain, Germany, Cyprus, Italy, and the US.

You could benefit from rent relief, remote working relief, tuition fees and more. 

The start of the year really is the perfect time to get your finances in order. First up, an audit of yourself. 

"The low hanging fruit must be grasped but it will then have to be protected for a long time to come."

Retailers could be forgiven for looking back at 2022 with some degree of frustration.

Cost-of-living crisis is still hampering people's efforts to save money

55% of consumers feel that their financial situation has worsened in the past year

This year has proved a far more challenging year than might have been expected, however, the Irish economy has risen to the challenges and is finishing the year in a much better condition than most had predicted.

Supermarkets are very clever at getting us to part with our hard-earned cash and a lot of research goes into how stores are laid out and where items are placed. You have to shop smart to overcome the tricks they play.

Both companies ordered to implement remedial action after spot check by regulator

Almost all of us are worried about the rising cost of living in Ireland and have had to cut back on our spending over the last year as a result, the Central Statistics Office has said.