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Faulty goods and services top the list of queries to the CCPC

Faulty goods and services top the list of consumer queries to the Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in the first six months of 2021. Queries relating to audio-visual (AV) and electronic goods increased by 63% compared to the same ...

27 Aug 2021 at 14:47

Local News

Consumer spending dropped by 0.5% in July

Consumer spending during the month of July dropped by 0.5%, the first decrease in spending of the year since January, according to the AIB Spend Trend. Despite this overall decrease, spending significantly increased in businesses supported by ...

19 Aug 2022 at 12:26

Business

EXPLAINER: Here's what you need to know about online shopping post-Brexit

As a result of the UK leaving the EU in recent weeks, online shopping from the UK has changed a lot for consumers in Ireland and it is more important than ever for online shoppers to know where they are buying from. But how do you know where ...

28 Jan 2021 at 14:22

BEWARE: Popular children's toy recalled due to 'cuts and suffocation hazard'

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The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued a recall notice for a children's toy due to an identified safety issue. The ‘Montessori Colourful Lock Box’ was sold through online retail giant Aliexpress, and given the ...

10 Dec 2020 at 12:57

National News

Rate of inflation hits 8.5% with big rises in housing, food and fuel – figures

The annual rate of inflation hit 8.5% in February, up from 7.8% in January. The Central Statistics Office’s latest Consumer Price Index data showed that February was the 17th straight month where the annual rate of inflation had shown an ...

16 Mar 2023 at 12:35

Motoring News

ALERT: Fiat recalls over 450 Irish vehicles due to issue with brakes

Fiat is carrying out a voluntary recall of over 450 passenger vehicles amid concerns over an issue with their brakes. According to a notice published by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), the recall affects ...

30 Mar 2021 at 13:10

National News

Multi-million acquisition delayed due to competition concerns

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has decided to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation into the proposed acquisition by Aurivo Consumer Foods of assets belonging to Arrabawn Co-Operative Society. The ...

14 Jul 2023 at 17:17

Your Community

WARNING: Irish retailer issues urgent recall of baby sleep bags over risk of suffocation

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued a product recall alert for baby sleep bags due to a risk of suffocation. Retailer TK Maxx is carrying out a voluntary recall of select baby sleep bags ...

11 Jan 2021 at 13:43

Local News

Major food company expects to hike prices further as inflation grows

Nestle has warned that more price rises could be on the horizon as it battles steep cost inflation. The KitKat and Shreddies maker said it has already increased prices by more than 5% over the first three months of ...

21 Apr 2022 at 13:58

National News

Consumer watchdog urges public to stick to reputable retailers this Christmas

A consumer watchdog has issued a warning to people to be wary of suspicious online traders and stick to reputable retailers this Christmas. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) said people may ...

21 Oct 2021 at 15:34

Local News

CCPC publishes unfair terms guidelines for contract of care in nursing homes

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has published consumer protection guidelines for contracts of care in long-term residential care services for older people. The guidelines set out the ...

10 May 2019 at 11:48

National News

ALERT: People allergic to egg urged not to consume popular dumpling food product

An allergen alert has been issued for a popular food product sold in shops across Ireland. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), the alert has been issued for the Bibigo ...

02 Apr 2024 at 14:27

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