Airtricity is to hike electricity prices by 3.5% from Nov 1, adding almost €40 a year to customer bills.

The majority of consumers are unhappy with the broadband speeds that their internet providers are supplying them with.

Over 72% of homeowners are at risk of being overcharged on their household bills.

Almost three quarters of Irish households have gone cold in their homes this winter in a bid to keep their energy bills down.

Irish people are slow to check if they can save money by switching providers for regular household expenses like gas, electricity and mobile phone provider.

More than half of all Irish households are being forced into debt in order to pay everyday household bills.