In a country where many utility companies treat their customers with contempt and consumers pay 42 per cent more for goods and services, life admin can be eviscerating
Competition watchdog flags general concern about household waste collection market
No wonder DAA was so keen to purchase the 6,200-space former QuickPark site near the airport
Belgian investor D’leteren confirms bid for Kerry-based distributor
Fitness coach Caroline O’Mahony, who has 882,000 Instagram followers, found to have failed to use appropriate labels for commercial content
The pink marl baby socks were the subject of a parent’s complaint to the consumer protection watchdog
Almost 45,000 people contacted Competition and Consumer Protection Commission overall last year about goods and services
Consume protection watchdog prosecutes stores over advertised discounts in Black Friday and winter sales
Competition regulator says it should have been informed of 2023 Klass Securities purchase of McMullen Oils
British fashion chain announced last week it was shutting its 26 shops in the Republic
Owner finds wheel welded on to used car that had passed NCT weeks before
Recall of 123 Baby Essentials Orthodontic Style Soothers follows EU-wide product safety check
Investigation followed concerns that deal could reduce competition
Mortgage interest rates at ICS and other pure non-bank lenders continue to generally be more expensive than mainstream banks
Competition watchdog gives green light to sale of Irish unit of Cellnex to Florida-based Phoenix Tower International
Dublin woman could be as much as €10,000 out of pocket after buying a car passed by the NCT which turned out to be a write-off
Airline had brought proceedings against Ireland’s competition regulator and Italy’s AGCM over raid on the Ryanair’s airside offices at Dublin Airport in March 2024
Commission pledges ambitious research programme as Department highlights reduction in sectoral studies
From uproar over Taylor Swift and Oasis tickets, to the nonexistent Halloween parade on O’Connell Street, 2024 was far from a quiet year
Seen & Heard: Tax still key for foreign investment, warning on cocoa prices and bread merger
The European Commission confirmed last month it was investigating possible collusion between data centre providers
Competition authorities investigating ‘no poach’ deals and alleged breaches on competition law on construction projects
Customers fear money is gone and liquidators unable to access DK Windows and Doors’ premises to retrieve stock
Liquidators of window company DK Windows and Doors have been unable to access its premises to establish if any stock can be retrieved
Using cash on a night out, planning your purchases and clearing your balance on time can help you keep control of your spending during the festive season
Most people say they will use savings to pay for Christmas, but one in five will go into debt
Commission investigating possible competition law breaches
Liquidators of DIY chain secures commitment that contracts and vouchers will be honoured
Concerns around economics and sustainability have some retailers refusing to embrace the ‘discount sales’ period
Shoppers are being deliberately misled, says consumer watchdog which has launched legal proceedings against a number of outlets
Sales of Coke products in the Republic surged by more than 14 per cent last year
Despite scepticism, purchasing will remain significant with spending per shopper likely to reach €431 compared to €343 last year
Some shoppers wait all year for this event to make necessary purchases they could not otherwise afford - others are enticed to buy things they don’t need
Call for better financial education as Competition and Consumer Protection Commission finds women, lone parents and unemployed have worst understanding of finance
Advertising watchdog says social media influencers must flag commercial content
Fake discounts and reviews among issues identified during investigation
Lower court ruled Irish courts had no jurisdiction for Ryanair complaint against Italian regulator over raid on airline’s Dublin headquarters
Data protection watchdog issued €310m fine this week, but Tesco punishment for failing was €1,000 to charity, says CCPC chair
Competition watchdog says probe relates to provision of port infrastructure and towage services
Acquisition of Donegal newspaper still requires approval by the Minister for Media
Multimillion-euro deal set to beef up the conglomerate’s healthcare division
Consumer survey shows continuing lack of engagement with need to plan early for retirement
From bringing a mechanic to running a history check, here’s your guide to navigating the second-hand market
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission says it was prompted to act after receiving more than 100 complaints
The exclusion of craft beer breweries from Ireland’s largest music festival is a microcosm of the David-and-Goliath nature of the business
Fraudsters stole almost €100 million from Irish consumers last year – an increase of 16 per cent on 2022
What seems like harmless entertainment can be hard-sell advertising and a problem for your bank balance
Pharmaceutical packaging plant is being sold to another company but the business operating there is not part of the deal
Vodafone, Harvey Norman and Currys were also among the top 10
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission expresses concern that small claims court hears only cases involving sums of €2,000 or less
Regional publisher Formpress bid for Donegal title in April
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said deal ‘will not substantially lessen competition’
Fifth of written complaints received by ASA were made about social media influencer content
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
