# Consumers
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Last month
February 2024
THE MORNING LEAD
Government urged to investigate soaring baby formula prices as families struggle
An official UK investigation found manufacturers have hiked prices more than their costs increased – and enjoyed high profit margins.
St Vincent de Paul has noted an increase in callers struggling with infant formula costs.
Families who use it spend hundreds of euro per year on formula, and prices have climbed 18-22% since 2021.
A new probe is underway into Britain's market, which like Ireland's is dominated by Nestlé and Danone.
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Feb 24th 2024, 12:05 AM
Last year
2023
THE MORNING LEAD
Irish consumers paying more than UK shoppers for some products this Christmas
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28.1k
Dec 3rd 2023, 12:05 AM
Supermarket Sweep
Irish consumers warned annual grocery bills may rise by €1,211
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16.4k
Apr 3rd 2023, 12:56 PM
All time
ce mark
EU experts to discuss Genrui antigen tests after people report hundreds of false positives
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20.9k
Jan 11th 2022, 6:00 AM
retail sales
Irish shoppers splashed out on clothes and DIY supplies in the lead-up to Christmas
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10.1k
Jan 7th 2022, 2:09 PM
Innovate
Watchdog orders shop to refund customers who never received PS5 consoles bought last year
36.8k
Nov 10th 2021, 12:39 PM
Christmas Shopping
Shoppers being warned to protect themselves from rogue traders in lead up to Christmas
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8.7k
Oct 21st 2021, 8:51 AM
Innovate
Customers still waiting for refunds after PS5 consoles were not delivered before Christmas
35.5k
Mar 17th 2021, 6:30 AM
Consumers
Explainer: What the Bank of Ireland branch closure means for customers
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Mar 1st 2021, 1:20 PM
Consumers
Businesses warned they must act independently when setting or increasing prices
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12.0k
Jul 1st 2020, 8:22 AM
Inflation
Prices of clothing, footwear and communications fall for two consecutive months
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10.2k
Jun 11th 2020, 2:08 PM
Central Bank
New Central Bank rules mean moneylenders must place warnings on high interest loans
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10.2k
Jun 8th 2020, 4:55 PM
fire risk
'Smoke was coming from the door': Customers without washing machines for two months after Whirlpool recall
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36.4k
Feb 22nd 2020, 9:00 AM
Shopping
The average Irish household has spent €2,800 in shops this month
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8.7k
Dec 23rd 2019, 6:00 AM
Christmas Shopping
Consumer watchdog issues warning about controversial tech retailer Click.ie
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36.0k
Dec 2nd 2019, 4:47 PM
buyer beware
Gardaí confirm they have launched 'comprehensive' probe into ghost insurance brokers
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Updated
Nov 21st 2019, 9:05 PM
KBC
Consumer sentiment drops to lowest level in almost 6 years as Brexit deadline looms
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7.3k
Oct 7th 2019, 6:15 AM
operation Matterhorn
Thomas Cook refunds to take up to two months, with 35,000 passengers still to fly home
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9.0k
Oct 1st 2019, 12:30 PM
Kantar Worldpanel
Dunnes Stores retains top spot in Ireland's supermarket wars
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17.8k
Sep 23rd 2019, 4:17 PM
Refunds
Consumers warned about how Brexit could impact online shopping
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21.5k
Sep 3rd 2019, 7:00 AM
hoverboards
Dodgy phone chargers and sunglasses among 34,000 products seized before they could be sold
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13.3k
Aug 23rd 2019, 6:00 AM
Kantar Worldpanel
Dunnes Stores retains top spot in Ireland's supermarket wars
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22.3k
Jun 4th 2019, 11:26 AM
flat hike
The hospitality VAT hike has kicked in and customers might notice a jump in their morning coffee
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43.7k
Jan 2nd 2019, 4:43 PM
Shop Till You Drop
Retail group predicts Irish households will spend an average of €2,690 this December
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11.5k
Dec 3rd 2018, 11:04 AM
kantar
Cross-border shopping hits five-year high as ROI consumers spend €64.5m in North
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15.0k
Nov 19th 2018, 5:12 PM
clouds on the horizon
Irish consumer confidence falls sharply amid Brexit fears and increase in cost of bills
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14.0k
Oct 1st 2018, 6:15 AM
lightbulb moment
Lights out for halogen lamps as Europe-wide phasing-out of bulbs begins today
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27.3k
Sep 1st 2018, 6:30 AM
Supermarket Sweep
Tesco retains top spot in Ireland's supermarket wars yet again
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15.5k
Aug 28th 2018, 3:28 PM
Your Say
Poll: Are you spending more on your groceries as a result of the heatwave?
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23.3k
Jul 3rd 2018, 10:20 AM
BARBEQUE WEATHER
People have spent an extra €27 million on groceries because of the heatwave
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21.2k
Jul 2nd 2018, 1:43 PM
Consumer rights
The government plans to slap a minimum five-year expiration date on all gift cards
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10.9k
Jun 5th 2018, 4:03 PM
Supermarket Sweep
Tesco retakes top spot in Ireland's supermarket wars
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12.4k
Jun 5th 2018, 12:42 PM
Liquidation
Tech retailer Click.ie to go into liquidation after months of customer complaints
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31.1k
Apr 16th 2018, 12:28 PM
In the Post
Fuming customers say tech retailer Click.ie hasn't shipped their phones or issued receipts
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53.5k
Mar 26th 2018, 12:05 AM
hard breakfast
Brexit could increase cost of milk, cheese and eggs by 46%
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20.2k
Mar 21st 2018, 6:15 AM
Christmas disaster
Tesco apologises after dozens of UK customers complain of 'rancid' Christmas turkeys
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44.5k
Dec 27th 2017, 11:44 AM