Person: Catherine Lenihan

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Shane Malley: ‘Dangers never struck me’

A 37c SAFETY clip for blinds could have saved the life of two-year-old Arran Malley. It’s a bitter truth his devastated parents will have to live with for the rest of their lives.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2009

Consumer watchdog warns over cold-callers

CONSUMER rights chiefs have urged householders to give cold-calling tradesmen a chilly reception if they try their hard-sell tactics on the doorstep.

Wed, 13 Aug, 2008

Retailers fined for breaching pricing laws

CONSUMER rights watchdogs have slapped retailers with the first “on-the-spot” fines for failing to display prices properly.

Thu, 31 Jan, 2008

Chinese toy story plays on fears

Consumer correspondent Paul Kelly asks if parents can buy with confidence this Christmas when so many toys are made in China.

Sat, 10 Nov, 2007

EU consumer watchdog calls for ban on babywalkers

BABYWALKERS can kill children and should be withdrawn from the market, the European consumer watchdog said yesterday.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2003