# CCPC

Last month

September 2023

# Retirement planning

Watchdog concerned at increase in Irish people planning to retire without a pension

There is an increase in people planning to retire relying on cash savings only.

18.8k

Sep 4th 2023, 8:00 AM

This year

2023

# Choking Hazard

Consumer watchdog issues choking warning over absorbent water beads often used as sensory toys

They are small and colourful, which the CCPC says makes them attractive to toddlers and babies, who may instinctively put them in their mouths.

14.2k

Aug 28th 2023, 1:40 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Student accommodation dash: Scarce rooms, few protections and potential scams

A report by

Muiris O'Cearbhaill

A warning from the CCPC is paired with a severe lack of affordable student accommodation in Ireland’s four largest student towns.

Gardaí have reported a 65% increase in accommodation scams in recent years.

A USI spokesperson described the lack of available accomodation as "absolutely insane".

20.4k

Aug 11th 2023, 12:02 AM

# Dublin Airport

Consumer protection watchdog opens in-depth investigation into Dublin Airport car park acquisition

It follows a preliminary investigation and a number of third party submissions to the CCPC about the proposal.

15.0k

Aug 9th 2023, 8:04 PM

# Competition

Analysis: What are the pros and cons of allowing DAA's proposed car park monopoly?

Catarina Marvão looks at what DAA’s plan to buy a private carpark near Dublin Airport would mean for consumers.

20.6k

Aug 8th 2023, 8:00 PM

# GAAGO

Consumer protection watchdog investigating whether GAA Go breaches competition law

GAAGO has proved controversial in recent months due to several high-profile matches being broadcast behind a paywall.

12.5k

Jul 16th 2023, 7:19 PM

# Cost of Living

No evidence that Irish supermarkets are engaging in price gouging, report finds

The consumer protection watchdog compiled the report after Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney wrote to them about the grocery retail sector.

15.2k

Jun 20th 2023, 7:40 PM

# Dublin Airport

DAA deal to buy closed car park near Dublin Airport subject to competition authority approval

DAA said the purchase would immediately restore 6,200 parking spaces, but the CCPC said the review has not prevented DAA from ‘operating a car parking business’.

16.8k

May 25th 2023, 10:45 AM

# Advice

Holidaymakers advised to be cautious with travel adapters following recalls

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is currently working to have several adapters recalled.

13.2k

May 17th 2023, 9:06 AM

# food costs

Labour call for investigation into 'price gouging' by supermarket chains

Ged Nash said that the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission needed to examine the matter.

23.3k

Apr 18th 2023, 12:59 PM

# Social Media

Artificial intelligence to be used to ensure influencers comply with advertising code

The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland ‘will use tech tools to capture information to assess’ social media posts.

6.7k

Mar 1st 2023, 10:42 AM

Last year

2022

# Infants

Sale of self-feeding pillows banned after CCPC rules they pose 'risk of death or serious harm'

The products are to be withdrawn from sale immediately.

18.0k

Dec 22nd 2022, 12:50 PM

# Social Media

Almost half of adverts posted by social media influencers not labelled as such, research finds

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission today published its report on social media influencers.

7.8k

Dec 13th 2022, 7:43 AM

# Consumer protection

40,000 unsafe chargers recalled due to 'serious risk' of shock

The charger poses a risk of electrical shock, overheating, and catching fire.

31.3k

Dec 5th 2022, 12:15 PM

# Christmas Spending

One in four people intend to use some form of borrowing to fund Christmas spending

The average consumer expects to spend €1,200 on Christmas, a 20% increase on last year.

8.6k

Dec 5th 2022, 10:34 AM

# CCPC

Sixty per cent of Ulster Bank and KBC customers report 'challenges' when switching providers

Transferring direct debits and payments continues to be the most significant issue.

14.8k

Nov 2nd 2022, 6:30 AM

# GAA

GAA and CCPC team up to warn players about the risks of unsafe GAA helmets

Players have been warned against modifying helmets or buying from online market places.

12.1k

Oct 17th 2022, 1:24 PM

# financial planning

Almost 1 in 4 people close to retirement age have no pension plan

38% of adults surveyed have no pension plan in place.

20.2k

Sep 20th 2022, 9:51 AM

# Banking

Mortgage holders could save thousands by switching when fixed rate ends - consumer watchdog

The CCPC told the Department of Finance that it is concerned by the “impending increase” in the concentration of Ireland’s retail banking sector.

23.0k

Aug 31st 2022, 6:30 AM

# The Big Bank Switch

Competition watchdog green lights Permanent TSB's €7.6 billion deal with Ulster Bank

The deal includes 25 of Ulster Bank’s branches.

18.1k

Jul 22nd 2022, 9:24 AM

# Turbulent Times

Passengers who missed flights due to Dublin Airport chaos have 'no automatic right to redress'

Dublin Airport Authority may also face financial penalties, according to regulators.

33.2k

May 31st 2022, 12:38 PM

# Probe

Watchdog clears Bank of Ireland €9 billion KBC deal despite 'significant' concerns

The sale would see Bank of Ireland acquire KBC’s performing loan assets.

14.5k

May 24th 2022, 9:14 AM

# The Banks

Competition authority launches full probe into Permanent TSB's €7.6 billion Ulster Bank deal

The investigation will determine whether the proposed acquisition could lead to a substantial lessening of competition in the State.

15.6k

May 10th 2022, 2:20 PM

# Green Light

AIB cleared to acquire €4.2 billion Ulster Bank loan porfolio

Ulster Bank is set to withdraw all of its banking services from Ireland.

18.5k

Apr 28th 2022, 9:47 PM

# exhibitions

No 'clear' legal breach by Van Gogh events but consumers asked to report any 'misleading' practice

Ireland’s consumer watchdog has encouraged consumers to contact it if they have evidence of any ‘misleading commercial practice’.

18.9k

Apr 28th 2022, 4:37 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Is your bank exiting the market? Take action soon, experts say. Here's what you need to know

A report by

Ian Curran

Ulster Bank and KBC Bank are in the process of winding down their Irish operations as announced last year.

Concerns have been raised in recent months about the scale of the logistical challenges involved.

Consumer experts say customers have time to sort out new arrangements but they should "take action" soon.

28.5k

Apr 15th 2022, 12:05 AM

# The Banks

Ulster Bank gives current and deposit account customers six months' notice to switch providers

Separately, KBC Bank announced yesterday that from June, customers will get 90 days’ notice to move their accounts.

28.6k

Apr 13th 2022, 1:39 PM

# safety risks

Consumer watchdog warns of potential dangers of baby nests and baby sleeping bags

Baby nests and sleep bags pose a number of possible safety risks, the CCPC said.

32.5k

Apr 11th 2022, 3:16 PM

# The Banks

Ulster Bank to write to customers, giving them six months to close current and deposit accounts

It’s part of the NatWest-owned bank’s phased withdrawal from the market in the Republic of Ireland, announced in February 2021.

35.4k

Mar 28th 2022, 3:23 PM

# Cost of Living

Petrol prices: Consumer watchdog receives almost 200 complaints in two weeks

The CCPC has urged anyone with information about cartel behaviour and collusion to come forward as a whistleblower.

19.8k

Updated

Mar 23rd 2022, 3:23 PM

# CCPC

Taoiseach says fuel price gouging 'morally reprehensible' as watchdog receives 25 more complaints

It comes after allegations of price gouging by service station chains were aired in Dáil Éireann yesterday.

94.7k

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Updated

Mar 10th 2022, 6:25 PM

# ce mark

EU experts to discuss Genrui antigen tests after people report hundreds of false positives

Irish retailers have taken the at-home Covid-19 test kits off the shelves.

20.8k

Jan 11th 2022, 6:00 AM

All time

# CCPC

One in three people plan to borrow to fund their Christmas spending this year

The new research has shown that consumers expect to spend an average of almost €1,000 this festive season.

10.8k

Dec 10th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Innovate

Watchdog orders shop to refund customers who never received PS5 consoles bought last year

The consoles were bought as gifts for Christmas 2020 but never received.

36.8k

Nov 10th 2021, 12:39 PM

# Christmas Shopping

Shoppers being warned to protect themselves from rogue traders in lead up to Christmas

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has issued advice to consumers.

8.6k

Oct 21st 2021, 8:51 AM

# consumer watchdog

No sanctions against car insurers over alleged pricing practices despite five-year probe

Pearse Doherty said the consumer watchdog needs expanded powers to deal with competition law breaches.

13.4k

Aug 20th 2021, 1:55 PM

# car insurance

Car insurers set to introduce new compliance measures following CCPC investigation

The CCPC started its investigation in 2016.

26.5k

Aug 20th 2021, 6:15 AM

# Innovate

Customers still waiting for refunds after PS5 consoles were not delivered before Christmas

The consoles were purchased from Innovate, a store based in Ennis, as Christmas presents.

35.5k

Mar 17th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Banking

CCPC rejects plans by four Irish banks to set up an industry-wide quick payment app

The CCPC was notified of the proposal from AIB, BOI, KBC and Permanent TSB earlier this month.

29.9k

Jan 21st 2021, 8:08 PM

# gigs

Ticketmaster to remove exclusivity clauses from contracts with venues after agreement with regulator

Ticketmaster denied breaching competition law arising from the CCPC’s investigation but has agreed to a number of measures.

12.7k

Nov 30th 2020, 11:03 AM