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# consumer-protection - Tuesday 7 May, 2019

'Unfair' language in nursing home contracts led residents into terms they would never agree to Consumer Protection

'Unfair' language in nursing home contracts led residents into terms they would never agree to

May 7th 2019, 8:59 AM 19,101 Views 4 Comments

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 Consumer Protection

New rules could ensure gift vouchers are valid for five years under Irish law

Dec 20th 2018, 10:01 AM 19,261 Views 34 Comments

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 CCPC

Consumer watchdog investigating restaurant body over 'no-show' diners campaign

Nov 29th 2018, 12:58 PM 25,723 Views 22 Comments

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 Moneylending

Central Bank proposes tough new measures to protect consumers from moneylenders

Mar 27th 2018, 9:44 PM 12,166 Views 44 Comments

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 Consumer Protection

Google is cracking down on 'untrustworthy' ticket resellers

Feb 7th 2018, 3:30 PM 8,424 Views 15 Comments

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 Tracker Mortgage

'There's no evidence of a banking cartel in Ireland', says watchdog

Dec 7th 2017, 5:50 PM 7,493 Views 48 Comments

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 Plan

'Do people know what they're signing up to?': Consumer watchdog to examine car loan offers

Jul 17th 2017, 10:26 AM 20,622 Views 39 Comments

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 Protection

Shoppers should soon get a lot more rights - here's how

May 25th 2015, 2:07 PM 21,575 Views 28 Comments

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 Consumer Protection

Tesco, SuperValu, and Boots stores slapped on the wrist for overcharging

Jan 28th 2015, 5:08 PM 50,134 Views 81 Comments

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 Tricolour Discount

Irish businesses could cut the state's €8.5 billion spending bill

Dec 15th 2014, 12:47 PM 9,955 Views 19 Comments

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 Home

Opinion: Despite talk of an improving economy, worrying mortgage arrears on family homes persist

Dec 5th 2014, 8:00 AM 22 Views 13 Comments

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 Consumer Protection

Car salesman convicted for selling 'clocked' car

Jan 22nd 2014, 7:20 AM 20,499 Views 31 Comments

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 Banks

Central Bank clarifies rules on contacting borrowers in arrears

May 1st 2012, 9:40 PM 4,861 Views 21 Comments

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 Consumer Affairs

Central Bank unveils stronger consumer protection code

Oct 19th 2011, 7:15 AM 554 Views 4 Comments

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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