Aer Lingus is coming in for criticism from consumer groups after announcing an increase in its fuel surcharge on long-haul routes.

Irish customers of the British bank Northern Rock are being advised not to panic due to the company's financial difficulties.

Irish consumers are getting more anxious about household finances because of interest rate hikes and house price slips.

The opposition is accusing the Government of failing to do anything to tackle Ireland's high inflation rate.

Minister for Enterprise Micheál Martin has taken the latest step towards a ban on credit-card surcharges.

Calls have been made for the Government to impose a maximum price order on food, after the latest Eurostat survey showed our groceries cost 25% more than the European average.

Aer Lingus is attracting more fire from consumer groups today following its decision to increase fuel surcharges on long-haul flights.

Aer Lingus is coming in for widespread criticism over new luggage charges and carry-on limits that came into force this morning.

The Consumers' Association has called for a "traffic-light" labelling system to be introduced for food in this country, so people can tell at a glance how healthy it is.

The Consumers' Association has urged the Government and the Energy Regulator to resist An Bord Gáis’s latest request for a massive price hike.

The Oireachtas committee on natural resources is to discuss Ireland's rising energy costs at a meeting next week.

The Consumers' Association has warned SSIA-holders to beware of conmen trying to scam them out of their savings.

The Consumers' Association has warned shoppers to beware running up massive credit card debts.

Consumers are being warned to expect further increases in their cost of living due to soaring international oil prices.

The Consumers' Association has condemned Texaco for increasing the price it charges for petrol and diesel.

The Consumers' Association has expressed doubt about whether the new national consumer agency being launched by the Government today will lead to lower prices.

The Consumers' Association has called on the Government to take decisive action to end the rip-off of Irish consumers by greedy retailers.

The Consumers' Association has called on the Government to declare a national day of mourning for the Pope.

A significant proportion of toys sold in Ireland do not conform to EU safety standards, according to a study conducted by the Consumers' Association.

The New Year sales begin in hundreds of shops around the country today.

The Consumers' Association has accused retailers of driving shoppers north of the border by charging exorbitant prices for their products.

The Government is considering lifting a ban on below-cost selling.

The energy regulator has approved a 4% increase in ESB prices for domestic customers just one week after a separate 9% increase took effect.

The Consumers' Association has blamed a 1.3% fall in bar sales on the price of drinks.

MEMBERS of the Irish Nationwide Building Society (INBS) last night voted to begin the process of demutualisation immediately and instigate sale of the institution as soon as legislation to clear any deal is published.

The Consumers' Association has criticised the lack of real competition in Ireland.

The Consumers' Association is calling for tighter controls on the way property auctions are carried out.

A file has been sent to the DPP after allegations of price-fixing by pub suppliers in Munster were made by former Kerry footballer, Tommy Doyle.

Fine Gael's Phil Hogan has today cautioned the Tánaiste against setting up a politically-appointed body to address the interests of consumers and instead to strengthen the Consumers' Association of Ireland.

Businesses are reporting a high turnout on the first day of the post-Christmas sales.

The Consumers' Association has issued a warning to buyers across the country on the first day of the January sales.

The Consumers Association is calling for an investigation into claims that supermarket chain Tesco is trying to prevent its competitors using Irish vegetable suppliers.

The Consumers' Association of Ireland has called for an investigation into whether Irish retailers have been involved in fixing the price of replica football team kits.

Wholesale factory-gate prices decreased by 1.7% last month, bringing the annual decrease to 10.6%, according to figures released today by the Central Statistics Office.

Budget airlines are outscoring charter carriers and scheduled service operators when it comes to satisfying passengers, according to a Consumers' Association survey.

Critics are scathing of the new medical charges announced yesterday by the Minister for Health.

Nearly half of the UK workforce does not have a pension, according to a survey.

Plans for a major shake-up in the way cars are sold could lead cut-price cars and supermarket-style showrooms.

British Government plans to switch off the analogue television signal within five to 10 years has been criticised by the Consumers' Association.