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
Despite scepticism, purchasing will remain significant with spending per shopper likely to reach €431 compared to €343 last year
Sales of Coke products in the Republic surged by more than 14 per cent 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
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s annual report shows it carried out four dawn raids in 2023
Deal brings the number of Maxol-branded sites across the island of Ireland to 252
Tesco pleaded guilty to two sample counts of failing to comply with consumer protection law
Ali Fawad, of Pearse Park, Drogheda, and his former employer, Greenhill Motors of Drogheda, both convicted
Pat Crean was an underbidder in original sale process for QuickPark site before DAA’s bid was blocked
Compensation applies if fewer than 14 days notice of changes to travel plans are given to customers
‘All options to add spaces have been exhausted’, according to a presentation prepared by DAA for TDs and Senators
The utility deal for Pallas Windfarm Limited has been referred to the competition regulator
Ireland’s politicians could not resist a bit of bank-bashing in an election week
Government has given approval for staffing levels at media and online safety regulator Coimisiún na Meán to increase to 200
CCPC says products cause serious risks for babies and small children
Recall of ‘2-Play Construction Truck’ issued over concerns batteries could be accessible to children and swallowed
US antitrust case is seeking the break-up of parent company Live Nation
DAA has approached developer Gerry Gannon after regulator prevented authority from buying car park outright
Case relates to concerns following an unannounced search of carrier’s Dublin offices by 30 watchdog officers and gardaí
Close to two-thirds of influencers targeted in EU-wide campaign as consumers ramp up complaints about social media posts that don’t come clean
Rebecca Moynihan says Aldi’s ability to sell baby formula for considerably less than branded feeds shows it can be done
It follows an investigation looking at how the deal could affect competition between pharmacies, including potential consequences for consumers
Competition commission warns pub owners to display prices or face penalties
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
