Climate Change Advisory Council says the deployment of onshore renewable projects is far behind schedule with only four wind schemes approved in the last 12 months

Safeguarding Ireland revealed how few people are making provision for the eventuality that they will become incapacitated

Adults are often asked to pay entry fees of up to €25. This begs the question - what are they charging the adults for?

Ahead of Monday's release of tickets for his 2024 gigs, some cost-conscious Irish fans will consider a minibreak in Spain or Italy to see The Boss

Inter Ikea's annual profit more than doubled and it predicted more price reductions in the months ahead.

Three of the world’s biggest brewers are confident they can hit profit targets this year even as drinkers in many parts of the world pull back on buying beer following a prolonged period of inflation.

Shein, the China-founded fast-fashion retailer, has bought the Missguided brand from Mike Ashley's Frasers, the e-commerce giant's first purchase of a British brand.

Recently retired judge Olann Kelleher's use of his discretionary powers when dealing with first offenders has had an extraordinary success rate

The CSO figures also showed that GDP fell by 1.8% in the three months to the end of September from the previous quarter

One reader says the National Driver Licence Service should not have gone cashless, while others consider issues including conflict in the Middle East and the new garda recruitment age

In the '90s it was the dishwasher that was the hot new kitchen item, followed by the American fridge and now the air fryer is coming out front. Hot on its heels, however, is the boiling water tap, which could take the crown next year.

Faulty goods and services were top of the list of reasons people got in touch, with almost 4,000 consumers were referred to the Small Claims Court for redress

If the law is passed, more members of credit unions will be able to access mortgages, business loans, and current accounts

THE remarkably low consumption of meat and more particularly fish in historical dietary patterns in Ireland have been outlined in a recently published article in Archaeology Ireland.

In August, the Central Bank said an error in its systems meant borrower information was retained for three months longer than it should have been

After yesterday's Budget 2024 announcement, you may find yourself entitled to a bigger tax refund this year 

Is it really a budget for the kids, and our pockets - or is it business as usual for the people who really need help with the cost of living?

Energy credits, carbon tax, the retrofit scheme, and Vat on solar panels are among the headliners exercising industry, environmental, consumer, and social justice groups

The Ozempic 'revolution' is seeing an impact on food shopping —  it's not a tsunami of salad but it's a measurable trend

The vapes — one of the R&M Tornado 9000 range, and a WGA Crystal Pro Max product — should be returned to the retailers who sold them

According to those in the know paying a bit extra on your mortgage each month could in fact save you thousands of euro over the long term and is a great way to use any spare cash you may have.

C&AG reveals that most 2022 inspections of energy upgrade works in private homes at risk of energy poverty failed

The road to work post-retirement can be complex and you need to make sure you have your facts in place before jumping in.

The cost of living crisis has fuelled an increase in drive-offs and retailers are demanding stronger laws to crack down on the issue, which costs them €2,500 a year

"For the most part and according to the experts (those who have gone before) the advice is to tone down your gift giving for an occasion like this. The person celebrating will often be just happy to stand in for pictures and the host will have everything sorted."

Digital Markets Act is the second part in the EU's revolutionary suite of legislation setting out to protect European citizens

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's promised new powers must be underpinned by extra funding and the political backing to make life more equitable for all

For whom the tweet tolls? The hunt is on for the issuer of the latest tweet to cause outrage, horror and disturb a whole reservoir of anger.

NCT Ireland sparked an immediate backlash when it announced on social media it would cease taking cash 

The temporary closure of Cork city’s Gate Cinema on North Main St removes another reason to go into town and a lessening of the likelihood of interesting encounters once you get in there

Simon Harris says 'people feel they're getting fleeced' as mortgage holders are hit by increased rates but savers have yet to see meaningful rate rises

Clothing retailer Under Armour posted a surprise first-quarter profit and beat revenue estimates, as cost pressures eased while discounts upheld demand for the sportswear maker's clothes and footwear.

I went for a haircut in Longford recently. It should have been a fairly simple job. On the way I realised I had forgotten my wallet in my other jacket, but as I was nearly in town, I went on. The barber confirmed he only took cash.

Thousands of jobs are at risk at Wilko after the British low-cost stationery and hardware retailer signalled it was at risk of insolvency proceedings due to “mounting cash pressures”.

"We all love a barbecue on a sunny evening but barbecue fires are something to be mindful of over the summer months, particularly in relation to underinsurance."

Shares in Domino's Pizza climbed 8% as the British and Irish food chain delivered group revenues of almost £333m (€388m) in the first six months, and said it does not expect to further hike prices at this time.

AIB data also shows that spending in hotels and restaurants rose 12% and 7% respectively between May and June

There's nothing new about fake reviews of restaurants and hotels — but they've entered a new dimension as AI can now churn out plausible reviews at the touch of a button

A sequel to a Hollywood blockbuster from the 1980s was the biggest hit in Irish cinemas last year taking in over €6m at the box office.

I am writing to you in frustration regarding the HSE and being neglected over a life-threatening medical condition. I was diagnosed with a perforated bowel in October 2021 and was told I need surgery, and yet I still wait for it.

“Take control and be open about your needs because no one is going to do it for you.”

Two in five people said they’ve had broadband outages lasting as long as six hours up to three times in the last year.

Productivity is not tied to age, and this proves once again that the sub-minimum wage is discriminatory, write Saoirse Exton and Jamie Mac Giolla Bháin

As well as considering the wishes of citizens who choose cash, we should bear in mind that almost three quarters of Irish consumers have been targeted by online fraudsters