PEOPLE’S satisfaction rates in the Garda Síochána have fallen in eight out of 10 garda divisions, a new survey shows.

Key financial terms remain a mystery to many consumers according to new research. Figures show that 31% feel that banks or financial institutions should provide information and brochures that are easy to understand.

MORE than eight out of 10 people are happy with the overall service from the gardaí, according to a survey.

PUBLIC satisfaction rates in the gardaí have fallen in eight out of 10 garda divisions, according to a new public attitudes survey.

A new survey has reportedly found that the workplace smoking ban is causing a fall-off in pub business, but high prices are having a much more detrimental effect.

A survey commissioned by mobile provider O2 Ireland, has said owner managers in Irish small and medium businesses work longer hours than the average employee, and many often work weekends and miss out on annual leave.

THE EBS building society yesterday lent its support to a call to give the top rate of 42% tax relief to people on low incomes who take out the new pension plans known as PRSAs, or Personal Retirement Savings Accounts.