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Ryanair: ‘We don’t have time to waste with stupid follow-up questions from your readers’
The airline says under-16s now need to be accompanied by an adult when flying. Readers say it’s not that simple
Growing up, I always thought I’d live in the city where I worked – blame Carrie Bradshaw et al
Many of us in our early 30s may not be homeowners or have much savings, but we’re redefining what a successful life looks like
Irish house building activity shrinks for third month in row as confidence dips, AIB report suggests
Confidence among construction firms at its lowest in almost three years, according to survey, despite ever rising Government targets
Back to school costs: 20 ways to reduce the burden
Despite years of positive noises from government - and some positive moves - the financial burden of getting kids back to school continues to rise. But there are ways to ease that burden
Is it worth borrowing to improve the energy efficiency of your home?
Payback periods can be long but you have the immediate benefit of lower bills and a warm home that has increased in value
Grocery price inflation jumps to almost 5%
Latest CSO figures show headline inflation in the economy drops to 1.7% as prices of clothing and air fares fall sharply
Cost of starting secondary school in Ireland now tops €1,100
Many parents worried about costs, with only 34% saying they will be manageable
Tourism business levels dip for fifth month in a row in July, AIB survey shows
AIB survey indicates widespread softening of growth across services sector
Has Ireland become too pricey for tourists? An economist and a tourism industry representative debate
The three primary reasons visitors come to Ireland are low-cost to no-cost. But could high prices put that at risk?
‘I was delighted with the big, happy head on him’: Stories of soundness restoring readers’ faith in humanity
From Ryanair and Decathlon to Stena and Dublin Bus, here are some happy-ending tales of sound customer service
Ending of electricity credits will bite hard this winter
A total of 301,000 households are in arrears on their electricity bills. The figures are creeping up even when the weather is mild
‘People are really struggling’: Cost pressures forcing asthma patients to cut back on medication, says Asthma Society
Combination inhalers, ‘gold standard’ for asthma control, cost €65-€85 each and are going up in price
Euro zone inflation holds at 2%, backing ECB caution on rates
Irish inflation measured at 1.6%, according to Eurostat data
Food prices rising at three times rate of inflation
CSO latest HICP barometer highlights rising cost of food
Bar and pub sales down 4.1% in the past year despite overall jump in spending
Consumers have noticeably increased spending on homeware and clothing, according to CSO data
‘I don’t love my husband. I care for him and don’t wish him ill health, but I’m struggling’
Tell Me About It: I just feel so deflated, with nothing to look forward to any more
Is it sensible to buy a house together in Ireland if you’re not married?
Sharing a home is a significant way to commit to someone, but mixing property and finances when you’re not married can get tricky
Median earnings for men almost €150 higher per week than women, CSO figures show
More than 20% of jobs paid less than €400 per week, of which 63.2% were made up of female employees
How to make a customer complaint: The consumer rights you have, and the ones you don’t
Awareness of what protections you have as a consumer, but also of when the law isn’t on your side, can ultimately benefit your blood pressure
Budget 2026: What will it mean for the average earner in Ireland?
Will we have a cost-of-living package? And how big will the income tax element be?
Change to summer holidays would need consultation with parents, schools and teachers, says McEntee
Education Minister says summer holidays give ‘everybody a chance to take a break’
Irish food prices second most expensive in Europe
Food prices in Ireland were 12% above the EU average in 2024, making them the second most expensive in the euro zone
State set to devote extra funds to big projects, but where is the money coming from?
Cost-of-living supports almost certainly ruled out of next budget due to funding concerns
Ryanair’s changed policy on minors leaves children’s travel plans up in the air
When it comes to accompanying children, a 16- or 17-year-old is no longer an adult
Ireland’s infrastructure to be ‘transformed’ over next decade with €200bn plan
Ministers to be warned to rein in current spending
Budget to focus on long-term gains at cost of short-term pain
Spending on infrastructure to rise as cost-of-living measures unlikely to feature
‘The worst customer service experience of my life’: Tales of Aer Lingus travel trouble
More readers have been dismayed by poor Aer Lingus customer care
We need to face up to the fact that not all middle-earners are squeezed
Here’s what to look out for next week as the Government signals its big budget moves
Occupied Territories Bill: Poll finds many voters now want economic implications examined
Proposed legislation has started to command significant international attention
Voters grow bolder in backing stronger EU response to Trump tariffs but no sign of consensus
Poll shows Sinn Féin voters join Fianna Fáil and Fine Gaelers in circumspect response to Occupied Territories Bill
Government ‘feckless’ with public money, Social Democrats claim in budget row
Tánaiste hits out at Sinn Féin error on supermarket ownership - ‘I know who owns SuperValu’
Paschal Donohoe defends decision not to repeat cost-of-living payments in upcoming budget
Minister emphasises need to rein in spending
Third of parents expected to go into debt to fund back-to-school costs
Irish League of Credit Unions survey finds 35% will deny their children a back-to-school item
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