Consumer body in plea for funds

The Consumer's Association of Ireland kicked off its annual general meeting last night with a plea to the Government for funding…

The Consumer's Association of Ireland kicked off its annual general meeting last night with a plea to the Government for funding.

"We're the only independent consumer association in the EU not to receive any form of state money whatsoever, and I think it is selling Ireland's consumers short," said chief executive Mr Dermott Jewell.

  • From maternity leave to remote working: Submit your work-related questions here

  • Listen to Inside Business podcast for a look at business and economics from an Irish perspective

  • Sign up to the Business Today newsletter for the latest new and commentary in your inbox