Motorists are paying more money to fill up their cars this summer as the price of fuel increases for the fourth month in a row.

A new “secondhand Ireland” has emerged with the buying and selling of previously owned items now worth as much as €4.5bn annually, according to a new report.

In this shiny new age of big data and hyper-connectivity, the popularity of online dating is continuously growing.

The European Consumer Centre in Ireland is advising consumers to be cautious when signing up to free trial.

The European Consumer Centre in Dublin is warning people to think twice before buying a car online.

Just over €112,000 was refunded to consumers by the European Consumer Centre (ECC) in Ireland last year — 40% more than in the previous 12 months.

The boom in internet shopping has resulted in soaring numbers of consumer complaints, with a new European report showing a trend in sales of dodgy slimming pills and other pharmaceutical products.

BUYER beware: A consumer watchdog has warned people not to be conned by offers of cut-price tickets to Euro 2012 and the Olympics ahead of an expected surge in online demand.

CONSUMERS claimed back over €100,000 in refunds last year following the intervention of a European watchdog.

The European Commission is offering members of the public an opportunity to have a say in shaping how citizens are informed on consumer issues.

A PARTIAL recount in last month’s Afghan presidential election will cover more than 10% of polling stations, the head of a UN-backed watchdog said yesterday.

Vote tallies from about 10% of Afghanistan’s polling stations need to be recounted because of possible irregularities in the country’s presidential election, a top poll official said today.

AFGHANISTAN’S vote monitoring body has ordered the invalidation of ballots from last month’s controversial elections, finding “clear and convincing evidence of fraud”.

AFGHANISTAN prepared to roll out partial results from a hotly contested election marred by allegations of massive fraud and tensions as President Hamid Karzai and his top rival claimed the lead.

A survey from the European Consumer Centre in Ireland has shown that most passengers don't know their rights when they fly.

IRISH traders are among those who attract the most complaints from customers across Europe.

Irish airlines have reportedly attracted the highest number of complaints in the EU for the second consecutive year.

A DIE-HARD rugby fan looks certain to lose €9,207 after paying an internet ticket tout for match tickets that never arrived.

Construction Industry Federation (CIF) president Hank Fogarty today warned that new public sector construction contracts will push up the price of building public infrastructure in Ireland, damaging small and medium contracting companies.

ALMOST 400 complaints were made about airlines in Ireland in the first half of the year, with budget carrier Ryanair the most complained about.

Almost 400 complaints were made about airlines in Ireland in the first half of the year, it was revealed today.

BA said it aimed to return misplaced luggage caught up in the British terror-alert chaos to 5,000 passengers by the end of today.

IRISH holidaymakers have been warned about being duped into buying bargain-price cameras abroad which they mistakenly believe to be top-quality brands.

IRISH holidaymakers jetting off to Italy this summer are being warned to steer clear of fake Gucci handbags, cheap Versace suits and counterfeit Dolce & Gabbana wear.

ONE-THIRD of all goods bought by online shopping fail to arrive, according to a new EU report.

THE number of complaints and queries made about air travel to the European Consumer Centre in Dublin more than doubled last year.

Price-wary consumers can make major savings on popular Christmas toys and gifts by shopping online or travelling to Northern Ireland, a new survey confirmed today.

CONSUMERS should think twice before sending parcels this Christmas after a European survey found only half of parcels posted by expensive so-called ‘fast’ services arrived ahead of packages sent by standard mail.

A group which provides English language teaching services to the Japanese market has announced plans to develop a web learning centre in Dublin.

An EU consumer confidence conference is set to be held in Dublin Castle on March 15 to coincide with European Consumer Day.

MONEY can’t buy you love, but shopping around before pampering a loved one with a romantic weekend break might get you more for your euro — and earn you some brownie points into the bargain.

CHRISTMAS cheer is cheaper in Northern Ireland, according to a price survey carried out by a consumer watchdog body.

IT was the eternity ring Marion O’Sullivan had always dreamed of. Five sparkling diamonds set in a gold band, which shone all the brighter in the Lanzarote sunshine. The ideal 16th wedding anniversary and 40th birthday present rolled into one.

The European Consumer Centre Dublin announced the findings of the ECC Network Report on the Realities of the European online marketplace.

BOGUS holiday clubs are operating out of Ireland promising free holidays over the phone in a bid to con people out of money, a consumer watchdog has warned.

SUNSEEKERS jetting off on holidays are being warned at airports about the dangers of bogus holiday clubs which have already ripped off Irish tourists to the tune of €525,000 this year.

IRISH holiday-makers have been conned out of more than 525,000 since the start of this year by bogus travel companies

A new arbitration service to help resolve disputes between consumers and European companies has been launched.

So-called holiday clubs are robbing Irish tourists of thousands of euros, according to a report by the European Consumer Centre.