Person: Brian Fassnidge

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

State's consumer watchdog tackles businesses

Over 60 enforcement actions were taken against traders by the State’s consumer watchdog last year.

Wed, 10 Feb, 2016

Dublin car dealer fined over misleading sales

A Dublin car dealer has been spared a six-month jail sentence and was fined €4,000 for selling two previously crashed vehicles.

Tue, 08 Dec, 2015

Car dealer repays €12k to conned customers

A car dealer found guilty of selling previously crashed vehicles has paid €12,000 back to ripped-off customers.

Tue, 12 May, 2015

Crackdown on firms who mislead and overcharge

Two convictions and 25 enforcement orders have been secured against a range of businesses for misleading and overcharging consumers in the last six months.

Thu, 29 Jan, 2015

Car dealer to pay compo after selling crashed vehicles

A car dealer found guilty of breaking consumer protection laws by selling previously crashed vehicles has been warned that he must pay compensation.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2014