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# consumer-protection - Tuesday 2 June, 2020
New guidelines for producers of Covid-19 face coverings
The CCPC has warned against claims that these items protect the wearer from Covid-19.
# consumer-protection - Tuesday 7 May, 2019
'Unfair' language in nursing home contracts led residents into terms they would never agree to
The CCPC has published new guidelines for the sector today.
# consumer-protection - Thursday 20 December, 2018
New rules could ensure gift vouchers are valid for five years under Irish law
There is currently no minimum expiry date on gift vouchers under law.
# consumer-protection - Thursday 29 November, 2018
Consumer watchdog investigating restaurant body over 'no-show' diners campaign
The CCPC said it had launched a civil competition law investigation into the conduct of the RAI.
# consumer-protection - Tuesday 27 March, 2018
Central Bank proposes tough new measures to protect consumers from moneylenders
St Vincent de Paul said action was needed to protect consumers from “predatory and exploitative” forms of credit.
# consumer-protection - Wednesday 7 February, 2018
Google is cracking down on 'untrustworthy' ticket resellers
The tech company will require vendors to meet certain criteria to advertise on its platform.
# consumer-protection - Thursday 7 December, 2017
'There's no evidence of a banking cartel in Ireland', says watchdog
But the CCPC hasn’t ruled out the possibility banks colluded over the tracker mortgage scandal.
# consumer-protection - Monday 17 July, 2017
'Do people know what they're signing up to?': Consumer watchdog to examine car loan offers
Personal Contract Plans, or PCPs, are becoming a popular option for those seeking car-financing loans.
# consumer-protection - Monday 25 May, 2015
Shoppers should soon get a lot more rights - here's how
Consumer laws are about to get a shake up.
# consumer-protection - Wednesday 28 January, 2015
Tesco, SuperValu, and Boots stores slapped on the wrist for overcharging
Two other businesses received convictions relating to the sale of cars.
# consumer-protection - Monday 15 December, 2014
Irish businesses could cut the state's €8.5 billion spending bill
But owner-operators say they are still taking far to long to get paid when they do get contracts.
# consumer-protection - Friday 5 December, 2014
Opinion: Despite talk of an improving economy, worrying mortgage arrears on family homes persist
Will the State will put the interests of its people above commercial and provide us with strong consumer protection standards?
# consumer-protection - Wednesday 22 January, 2014
Car salesman convicted for selling 'clocked' car
The National Consumer Agency also issued compliance notices to Ryanair and Aer Lingus for failing to provide an email address on their website.
# consumer-protection - Tuesday 1 May, 2012
Central Bank clarifies rules on contacting borrowers in arrears
The Central Bank has outlined the appropriate rules of engagement for lenders dealing with mortgage customers who have fallen into arrears.
# consumer-protection - Wednesday 19 October, 2011
Central Bank unveils stronger consumer protection code
The new code, which comes into effect in January, is billed as the most significant upgrade of consumer protection since 2006.
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Poll: Would you visit an outdoor city centre swimming pool?
THE SPOTLIGHT IS once again on Dublin City Council after plans were revealed for a €15 million sea pool in Dublin city centre.
With Irish weather as unpredictable as ever, as evidenced by the lashing rain in the last week, are people really interested in an outdoor swimming pool in the city centre?
So this morning, we’d like to know would you visit an outdoor swimming pool if you had one in your vicinity?
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Opinion: Ireland is in prime position to hold social networks to account - and we must
By Paul Tweed
Eoin Ó'Broin: Now is the time for the Government to borrow and invest in public housing
By Eoin Ó Broin
Professor Ruairí Brugha: We must close the pubs again - our health workers deserve better
By Ruairí Brugha
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