Broadcaster Pat Kenny has cut his ties with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland as a result of a major industrial relations row in which four regional managers have been made redundant.

This year’s sales are proving to be one of the best ever, according to retailers.

IF you haven’t yet stocked up yet for tonight’s fun, there are still plenty of options for festive fizz and I take a look at some of the best value ones below.

Consumer rights expert Tina Leonard says for “a camera that broke down or doesn’t work, your consumer rights kick in immediately.”

LAS VEGAS.

CASH-STRAPPED shoppers are increasingly turning to supermarket own-brand products as they are seen to represent good value.

BORD BIA is to make a video this year and next on how to create an organic garden in primary schools. The purpose is to provide a resource for all schools who wish to develop their own school garden.

EUROPEAN air travellers make more complaints about Ryanair than any other airline in Europe.

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 are being warned to beware of "free holiday" promotion scams, which could be making their way into homes across the country.

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.

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.