The head of the Consumers Association, Dermot Jewell, has welcomed the suggestion from the deputy of the Central Bank to clampdown on banks targeting homeowners with variable rate mortgages.

The Consumers Association is calling on the Government to reduce the VAT rate on utility bills to 9%.

The Consumers Association of Ireland has criticised Bank of Ireland for introducing new fees and charges.

The Consumers Association has today called for the suspension of the carbon tax.

Insurance customers are being encouraged to reject any attempt by the industry to increase premiums.

The Consumers Association is urging motorists to shop around for the cheapest petrol prices as international oil prices start to drop.

The Consumers Association of Ireland has criticised eircom for its latest price hike.

The Consumers Association says a different approach is needed if we are to tackle the problem of rising fuel prices.

Bank of Ireland is being accused of negligence today following the revelation that it has lost four laptops containing the details of around 10,000 customers.

A joint effort to ban junk food advertising on television before 9pm is being launched.

The Consumers Association is criticising the VHI's suggestion that it plans to pass on a 10% increase in hospital charges to its customers.

Ryanair has announced a new charge for the privilege of checking in luggage at airports.

Aer Lingus has welcomed the decision by the European Commission to block Ryanair's attempt to take over the State airline.

A new study from the Consumers Association found that none of the 36 children's breakfast cereals it examined scored a healthy rating.

Ireland's inflation rate has jumped again over the past month, according to figures released today by the Central Statistics Office.

The Consumers Association has expressed concern about declining competition in the Irish fuel retail market.

The majority of Irish people do not know what interest they are paying on credit-card bills, according to research carried out by the Financial Regulator.

It set to be an expensive New Year for consumers as numerous new price increases are introduced.

The Consumers Association has hit out at car-hire companies who "fleece" people coming to Ireland over the festive period.

Air travellers are being warned to shop around when it comes to low fares.

The head of the Competition Authority says it is still too early to determine if the abolition of the Groceries Order is having any real effect on retail prices.

The Consumers Association is seeking an immediate review of recent gas and electricity price increases announced by the energy regulator.

Electricity prices are to go up by almost 20% from next January, it was announced today.

Total debt levels in Ireland are on course to reach €300bn by the end of next month, according to figures published today by the Central Bank.

ESB customers could be facing another price hike.

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 Consumers Association is reportedly accusing Irish banks of using a lack of competition to fleece customers seeking personal loans.

THE high price of living in Dublin has again been underlined by its listing as one of the 20 most expensive cities in the world.

The high price of living in Dublin was underlined today as it was listed among the 20 most expensive cities in the world.

The rapid expansion of Bank of Scotland (Ireland) onto the high street, with 46 branches over the next 14 months, will shake up the sector, it was claimed today.

The Consumers Association has come out in support of moves by the European Union to set up a blacklist of unsafe airlines.

Disabilities campaigners and consumer groups have slammed Ryanair for removing a group of blind people from one of its planes.

Consumers have been warned to beware of price-hikes on toys and games in the run-up to Christmas.

Music fans headed to the Electric Picnic festival in Co Laois this weekend have been warned to look out for hidden costs associated with the event.

Minister for the Environment Dick Roche has backed calls by the Consumers Association for a boycott of retailers who raised prices following the introduction of new recycling arrangements for electrical goods.

I REFER to your editorial headlined ‘Appliance disposal - consumers again bear the brunt’ (Irish Examiner August 12).

ESTATE agents will have to prove they are competent at their job before being allowed to practice.

From midnight tonight the price of petrol could be taking a massive leap.

The Irish Financial Services Regulatory Authority has rejected calls for it to impose a ban on 120% mortgages.

The Consumers Association has called on the financial regulator to impose a ban on 120% mortgages before they are introduced by Irish banks and building societies.

The sale of mobile phone firm Meteor to eircom should mark a good deal for consumers, it was claimed today.

The Minister for Enterprise today defended the decision to appoint the Taoiseach's former partner to the new National Consumer Agency.

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 Consumers Association has condemned Bank of Ireland's plans to lay off 2,100 workers and close a number of branches as part of a cost-cutting plan.