NCT faces fresh accusation of passing unfit car as safe
Owner finds wheel welded on to used car that had passed NCT weeks before
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC)
More than 10,000 soothers recalled over choking fears
Recall of 123 Baby Essentials Orthodontic Style Soothers follows EU-wide product safety check
Coca-Cola HBC cleared to buy Irish vending machine firm
Investigation followed concerns that deal could reduce competition
ICS Mortgages owner sees net interest slide 75% in 2023 on funding–costs spike
Mortgage interest rates at ICS and other pure non-bank lenders continue to generally be more expensive than mainstream banks
Phone masts deal worth €971m cleared by regulator
Competition watchdog gives green light to sale of Irish unit of Cellnex to Florida-based Phoenix Tower International
NCT passes ‘unroadworthy’ car as fit for the road
Dublin woman could be as much as €10,000 out of pocket after buying a car passed by the NCT which turned out to be a write-off
Ryanair fails in appeal over decision holding it cannot sue Italian competition watchdog in Ireland
Airline had brought proceedings against Ireland’s competition regulator and Italy’s AGCM over raid on the Ryanair’s airside offices at Dublin Airport in March 2024
Competition regulator grapples with staff shortages
Commission pledges ambitious research programme as Department highlights reduction in sectoral studies
Concert controversies, interest rate cuts, airline woes and that expensive bike shed: Pricewatch - the year that was
From uproar over Taylor Swift and Oasis tickets, to the nonexistent Halloween parade on O’Connell Street, 2024 was far from a quiet year
Data centre restrictions to hit FDI, tech figures say
Seen & Heard: Tax still key for foreign investment, warning on cocoa prices and bread merger
Q&A: Why is the European Commission investigating data centre construction?
The European Commission confirmed last month it was investigating possible collusion between data centre providers
Jones Engineering named in European Union data centre investigation
Competition authorities investigating ‘no poach’ deals and alleged breaches on competition law on construction projects
‘She’s a broken woman’: Homeowner paid €9,000 to liquidated Dublin windows firm
Customers fear money is gone and liquidators unable to access DK Windows and Doors’ premises to retrieve stock
More than 100 customers unlikely to get deposits paid to failed Dublin window company back
Liquidators of window company DK Windows and Doors have been unable to access its premises to establish if any stock can be retrieved
Tips for avoiding a January credit-card hangover
Using cash on a night out, planning your purchases and clearing your balance on time can help you keep control of your spending during the festive season
Average cost of Irish Christmas rises to over €1,000
Most people say they will use savings to pay for Christmas, but one in five will go into debt
Irish companies under investigation by EU over possible breaches of law in data centre construction
Commission investigating possible competition law breaches
Consumer watchdog intervenes to protect Irish Homebase customers
Liquidators of DIY chain secures commitment that contracts and vouchers will be honoured
Why some Irish retailers will not be taking part in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales
Concerns around economics and sustainability have some retailers refusing to embrace the ‘discount sales’ period
Retailers taken to court over ‘fake discounts’ as Black Friday starts Christmas sales season
Shoppers are being deliberately misled, says consumer watchdog which has launched legal proceedings against a number of outlets
Irish shoppers losing interest and trust in Black Friday sales
Despite scepticism, purchasing will remain significant with spending per shopper likely to reach €431 compared to €343 last year
Profits and revenues rise at Coca-Cola’s Irish bottling partner
Sales of Coke products in the Republic surged by more than 14 per cent last year
Black Friday is nothing more than Bleak Friday when it comes to environment
Some shoppers wait all year for this event to make necessary purchases they could not otherwise afford - others are enticed to buy things they don’t need
Financial wellbeing and literacy across demographics subject of report
Call for better financial education as Competition and Consumer Protection Commission finds women, lone parents and unemployed have worst understanding of finance
Rule-breaking influencers will be named and shamed if they do not comply with guidelines, ASA warns
Advertising watchdog says social media influencers must flag commercial content
Temu faces investigation for consumer law breaches
Fake discounts and reviews among issues identified during investigation
Ryanair asks appeal court to overturn finding it cannot sue Italian regulator in Ireland
Lower court ruled Irish courts had no jurisdiction for Ryanair complaint against Italian regulator over raid on airline’s Dublin headquarters
Consumer watchdog lacks teeth to take on law-breaking businesses, says chairman
Data protection watchdog issued €310m fine this week, but Tesco punishment for failing was €1,000 to charity, says CCPC chair
Suspected competition law breaches by Dublin Port operator under investigation
Competition watchdog says probe relates to provision of port infrastructure and towage services
CCPC clears Formpress bid for Inishowen Independent
Acquisition of Donegal newspaper still requires approval by the Minister for Media
DCC to buy Irish medical products firm Iskus Health
Multimillion-euro deal set to beef up the conglomerate’s healthcare division
Older workers ‘less likely to have made pension plans’
Consumer survey shows continuing lack of engagement with need to plan early for retirement
Buying a second-hand car? Here’s what to check and how to get a better deal
From bringing a mechanic to running a history check, here’s your guide to navigating the second-hand market
Ticketmaster to be investigated by watchdog over Oasis concerts sale
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission says it was prompted to act after receiving more than 100 complaints
Electric Picnic vs craft beer: how Irish microbreweries are fighting back against the industry’s biggest players
The exclusion of craft beer breweries from Ireland’s largest music festival is a microcosm of the David-and-Goliath nature of the business
‘Tell me Mr Conor, do you have any questions?’ A scammer calls Pricewatch
Fraudsters stole almost €100 million from Irish consumers last year – an increase of 16 per cent on 2022
Influencers have the power to make you spend more than you probably should
What seems like harmless entertainment can be hard-sell advertising and a problem for your bank balance
More than 200 jobs lost in Dundalk as Wasdell winds down Irish operations
Pharmaceutical packaging plant is being sold to another company but the business operating there is not part of the deal
Eir, Ryanair and Sky most likely to be referenced by callers as consumer complaints rise 18%
Vodafone, Harvey Norman and Currys were also among the top 10
Consumers being denied redress due to outdated rules, watchdog says
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission expresses concern that small claims court hears only cases involving sums of €2,000 or less
Inishowen Independent deal to be investigated by regulator
Regional publisher Formpress bid for Donegal title in April
Watchdog backs Kilsaran Concrete’s bid for Offaly sand and gravel pit
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said deal ‘will not substantially lessen competition’
Complaints to advertising standards body rose 18% in 2023
Fifth of written complaints received by ASA were made about social media influencer content
Consumer rights watchdog ordered 180,000 products recalled or removed last year
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s annual report shows it carried out four dawn raids in 2023
Regulator signs off on Maxol takeover of Naas Fuels
Deal brings the number of Maxol-branded sites across the island of Ireland to 252
Tesco Ireland pleads guilty to Clubcard pricing failures
Tesco pleaded guilty to two sample counts of failing to comply with consumer protection law
Car dealer convicted of knowingly selling a dangerous car without telling buyer
Ali Fawad, of Pearse Park, Drogheda, and his former employer, Greenhill Motors of Drogheda, both convicted
Property developer makes €70m-plus bid to buy car park beside Dublin Airport
Pat Crean was an underbidder in original sale process for QuickPark site before DAA’s bid was blocked
Aer Lingus passengers in line for up to €600 compensation if flights are cancelled or delayed
Compensation applies if fewer than 14 days notice of changes to travel plans are given to customers
Car parking at Dublin airport ‘sold out’ for a number of days over peak summer period
‘All options to add spaces have been exhausted’, according to a presentation prepared by DAA for TDs and Senators
ESB to buy Co Kerry wind farm from Pallas Windfarm Ltd
The utility deal for Pallas Windfarm Limited has been referred to the competition regulator
There is one thing that will make Irish banks move on rates, and it’s not Simon Harris
Ireland’s politicians could not resist a bit of bank-bashing in an election week
Getting new regulator up and running was like building an aircraft while flying, says executive chair
Government has given approval for staffing levels at media and online safety regulator Coimisiún na Meán to increase to 200
Consumer watchdog stops the sale of dangerous amber teething jewellery
CCPC says products cause serious risks for babies and small children
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