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

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

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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