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Uninsured drivers in Cork City more than double in 2024, gardaí report
Uninsured drivers in Cork City more than double in 2024, gardaí report
The number of uninsured drivers in Cork has more than doubled in 2024, with rising insurance costs a key concern

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Workplace smoking ban anniversary
Ex-health minister's last act was ordering spinal surgeries abroad for children on waiting list
The care package offered by the HSE to each child includes travel, airport and hospital travels, travel insurance, accommodation, and daily expenses

Mon, 17 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

Growing up in Ireland: Home truths for today's twenty-somethings
Growing up in Ireland: Home truths for today's twenty-somethings
Latest survey finds that 25-year-olds remain optimistic despite housing and mental health concerns, but are politically disengaged

Sun, 02 Feb, 2025

VHI to raise prices on all policies by 3% blaming increases in claims and costs
VHI to raise prices on all policies by 3% blaming increases in claims and costs
Health insurer said costs in private hospitals have increased along with day-to-day care.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2025

businesswoman working with laptop computer sitting at desk with piggy bank
Consumer Corner: Tips on how to save hundreds of euro in 90 minutes
One of the best bits of advice when it comes to your finances is to keep things simple and there are easy wins on getting money back in your pocket.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

Close up of a car key on an auto insurance renewal document
Motor insurance premiums are creeping higher again
Despite a reduction in the cost of claims to insurers in recent years. premiums have started rising again, writes John Hearne

Fri, 01 Nov, 2024

Woman Phoning For Help After Car Windshield Has Broken
Car insurance premiums rose by 2% last year as claims hit record high
Companies saw profits increase by 8% to €105m as premiums also increased

Thu, 24 Oct, 2024

Street view of man choosing new car
Consumer watchdog takes action against car rental website over misleading information
The misleading information was found on a third-party car rental website used by Ryanair Car Hire and Booking.com

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

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ieExplains: Why are people calling for a boycott of Revolut?
Last month, the Bank of Israel issued Revolut an ID code, enabling Revolut to allocate payment account numbers to its customers, prompting calls for a boycott in solidarity with Palestine

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

Close up of a car key on an auto insurance renewal document
Corkman convicted of having no car insurance faces garda assault charge after court outburst
Following a verbal outburst from the defendant, Judge King directed that he be taken into custody for contempt of court

Tue, 03 Sep, 2024

Wrecked car in a roadside ditch
Costs to settle car insurance claims hits record
The average written premium — the amount of money the policy-holder has to pay — stood at €561 during the first half of 2023

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

My Job: At the heart of consolidating Ireland's fragmented insurance market
S My Job: At the heart of consolidating Ireland's fragmented insurance market
Ronan Foley is CEO of Gallagher Ireland which has been on the march to acquire other brokers in recent months.

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

Car insurance premiums
Car insurance complaints spike in Britain, says regulator 
Insurance companies had not done a good job in forecasting inflation and its impact

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Funding to deal with storms wholly inadequate – Cork County Council
Funding to deal with storms wholly inadequate – Cork County Council
Irish local authorities are struggling to prepare for, and respond to, extreme weather events related to climate change

Mon, 12 Feb, 2024

Insurance agent
Consumer Corner: I had a tip in my car - is it cheaper to go through insurance or pay myself?
"It’s those little ‘tips’ that can cause frustration and anxiety and knowing what to do afterwards can be tricky. We always hear about not touching your ‘no claims bonus’.  Protect it at all costs."

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

Medical Insurance Concept With Family And Stethoscope On Wooden Desk
Consumer Corner: Tips on how to save on your health insurance in 2024
There has been a number of private health insurance price hikes over the last year - health insurance has become an area where inflation has proved to be particularly sticky.

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

Buy now pay later schemes could create unwanted debt in the new year, experts warn
Buy now pay later schemes could create unwanted debt in the new year, experts warn
Lingering cost pressures continue to weigh on households going into the festive period.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023

'I’m in shock still and I can’t even cry': Midleton locals left to pick up the pieces after Storm Babet
'I’m in shock still and I can’t even cry': Midleton locals left to pick up the pieces after Storm Babet
A flood defence scheme cannot come fast enough, most said

Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

car insurance
Q&A: What does the UK decision on insurance costs mean for Irish customers?
Consumer groups have also criticised the practise in Ireland after a report from the Central Bank last year found similar pricing mechanisms targeting Irish customers.

Sat, 29 May, 2021

Insurance Company Fraud, Bogus Claims Under Investigations
Eddie Hobbs: Here's how Helen McEntee can tackle bogus insurance claims
In this open letter to the new Justice Minister, Eddie Hobbs, sets out 10 things he feels Helen McEntee should do in office to deal with the scourge of bogus and exaggerated personal injury claims.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2020

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