New consumer body 'will have real teeth', claims Minister

The National Consumer Agency and Competition Authority are to merge, it has been announced.

New consumer body 'will have real teeth', claims Minister
Thu, 31 Jul, 2014 - 13:17

The National Consumer Agency and Competition Authority are to merge, it has been announced.

Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton says the merger will create a powerful consumer watchdog with real teeth.

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