Conor Pope

Conor Pope

Consumer Affairs Correspondent

Conor Pope is Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Pricewatch Editor and co-host of the In the News podcast.

Division exists on climate change, vaccination status, mask mandates and gender identification

Survey points to increased polarisation of people’s views and populist politics on social and political issues, with technology at least in part to blame

Irish people are much better educated than 30 years ago, more worldly and as likely to be found in the local gym as the local pub

B&A study makes clear there has been a steady increase in the rate of obesity in Ireland over the last three decades

The resilient Irish: ‘In the last 10-15 years we have been through an economic crisis, a pandemic and now an inflationary crisis’

Pollster predicts ‘age of the hyper-thrifty consumer may soon be upon us’ as cost-of-living increases continue to bite

We’re not alone. Spain is also struggling to cope with the strong rebound in travel

Demand for sunnier climes evident as Dublin Airport set to have busiest weekend in three years

Minister says army could be called in to assist with delays at Dublin airport

Dublin Airport prepares for busiest weekend since pre-pandemic period

Risk of sex-for-rent cases ‘multiplying’ as refugees arrive and housing crisis deepens

New legislation aimed at criminalising sex-for-rent abuse discussed at Oireachtas justice committee

Irish consumers paying the price as costs soar compared to EU average, research shows

Costs in Ireland higher for energy, homes, hospitality, healthcare, communications and a lot more besides, research shows

Irish holiday-makers face confusion about necessary documents as air travel takes off again

Pricewatch: Imminent expiry date on a passport and the rules on the use of passport cards cause hassle

Conor Pope’s guide to the best supermarket burger buns

Value for Money: From cheap and tasty to pricey but with a perfect balance of sweet and salty

Pricewatch: ‘This year we are paying €1,140. Are we mad?’

One reader highlights how the recent price hikes have impacted her annual holiday to Cork

‘If my country fails, other European countries will be next’, says Ukrainian ambassador to Ireland

Larysa Gerasko, speaking at Stoneybatter Festival, calls for continued support from Ireland

Customers of departing energy company asked to pay up to 40% more with alternate providers

Iberdrola customers put onto higher standard unit rates with Electric Ireland and Bord Gais Energy unless they make contact seeking discounts

Russian spy exposed trying to infiltrate Hague court studied in Ireland

Man’s arrival at ICC would have coincided with investigations into alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine

Even moderate drinking poses risk to healthy men, warns group

Alcohol can undo positive effects of active life, notes Alcohol Action Ireland

Europe bakes but no sign of heatwave for Ireland

The second heatwave of the summer is currently wafting over Spain and pushing into France and up as far as Britain