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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 be concerned that Covid, ...

21 Oct 2021 at 15:35

Business

Top tips for shopping this Black Friday and Cyber Monday

The countdown to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, two of the biggest shopping days of the year, has already started. But this year is unlike any other, with non-essential shops all shut due to the current lockdown. As a result many of us ...

24 Nov 2020 at 10:10

Christmas In Leitrim

Consumers warned to be 'safety aware' when buying gifts this Christmas

The Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is urging consumers to be safety aware when they are buying gifts, particularly toys, this Christmas. This consumer call-to-action follows the seizure and destruction of over 51,...

24 Nov 2020 at 09:31

GAA

Consumers warned about the dangers posed by unsafe GAA helmets

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) are warning consumers of the risks of unsafe GAA helmets. The warning comes as the CCPC publish guidance for consumers highlighting ...

17 Oct 2022 at 11:04

Home

Beware the free trial subscription traps

This is the time of year when some consumers may be looking for dieting pills, beauty products, health and protein shakes or supplements online. From a health point of view you should always be careful what you buy online. From a ...

24 Jan 2017 at 14:00

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 ...

19 Aug 2022 at 12:26

Home

Brand of travel adapter sold to Irish consumers recalled due to risk of electric shock

29 Mar 2023 at 20:00

Home

Significant gaps remain in Irish pension planning says CCPC

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has published new research outlining Irish adults’ preparations for their retirement. The research findings show that a high percentage of consumers do ...

24 Sept 2022 at 12:03

Lifestyle

Top Tips: Budgeting for a new baby

Having a baby is very exciting, but it also puts new pressures on your money. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has some handy tips to help you plan ahead and budget for your new baby: ...

29 Sept 2017 at 13:06

Lifestyle

CCPC warns consumers about the potential safety risks of 'baby nests' and 'baby sleeping bags'

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today issued guidance to consumers warning of the potential dangers of both baby nest and baby sleep bag products. This guidance follows a ...

11 Apr 2022 at 09:17

National News

ALERT: Irish kids at risk of 'fatal' injury as faulty toy trucks recalled

Thousands of toy trucks bought in Ireland are being recalled due to a major risk of potentially fatal injury. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), Toys Amsterdam is ...

29 May 2024 at 13:28

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 ...

16 Mar 2023 at 12:35

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