A British-born scheme to boost the consumer confidence of youngsters with learning difficulties was recognised at an awards ceremony in Brussels today.

AN advert aimed at enlightening consumers about their rights has won a top EU award, to be announced today.

Irish consumers are still afraid to shop on the Internet, according to the Director of Consumer Affairs.

An EU consumer confidence conference is set to be held in Dublin Castle on March 15 to coincide with European Consumer Day.

A conference to make consumers aware of the European on-line marketplace is being organised to mark European Consumer Day as part of the Irish Presidency.