Organisation: Competition & Consumer Protection Commission

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Christmas shoppers warned about 'buy now, pay later' schemes

Irish consumers will spend an average of €1,200 on Christmas shopping this year, a 20% jump on last year as rising results in widespread price increases.

Mon, 05 Dec, 2022

Coronavirus: Warnings from consumer watchdog to people buying PPE online

The consumer watchdog has issued a warning over buying personal protective equipment (PPE) online following concerns some of the products are not the required standard.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

Switching mortgage can save you thousands

Less than 1% of customers switched their mortgage last year, according to the Central Bank. That’s shocking.

Tue, 23 Apr, 2019

MAKING CENTS: Benefits outweigh the hassle in a mortgage switch

Mortgage switching seems to be a key priority for Irish providers, with sweeteners such as cashback when you switch on offer from all the main providers. But is the reality of switching different to the impression sold in advertising?

Tue, 04 Jul, 2017

Consumer agency needs more bite

WE were promised a great cull of quangos, three years ago.

Mon, 05 May, 2014