Minecraft and Candy Crush among games targeted by consumer watchdog
European Commission’s Consumer Protection Cooperation Network focusing on nine online gaming companies in investigation
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC)
Car dealer and salesman convicted over ‘spiced up’ written-off vehicles
Buyer’s insurance company notified him a vehicle he bought for €11,500 was a recorded write-off following a crash in 2023
Competition watchdog carries out dawn raids on solar panel operators
Investigation centres on anticompetitive behaviour and bid rigging
Fianna Fáil accused of attempt to divert attention from Jim O’Callaghan with CCPC request
Matt Carthy says seeking competition watchdog’s views on legal aid dispute is a diversion
Auto-enrolment brings jump in private pension numbers – but widespread worries remain
Just two in five people are sure of good standard of living in retirement, watchdog research shows
Ticketmaster accused of attempting to mislead Oasis fans on Croke Park tickets
Within a week of the Oasis tickets going on sale in 2024, the CCPC said it would be investigating
Irish competition watchdog to carry out full investigation into Uniphar takeover of TouchStore
Move is first time CCPC has moved to investigate deal that historically would not have been big enough to come under its remit
Air travel issues accounted for more than a third of complaints to European consumer authority
European Consumer Centre Ireland handled more than 4,000 queries last year, and recovered more than €400,000
‘We can get rid of them for €3,000’: How small businesses are being targeted by fake reviews
For a wedding photographer, one negative review was all it took for couples to look elsewhere
Rathwood receives more consumer complaints than Ryanair
The troubled homes and garden retailer was identified in 737 calls to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
School devices: Parents feel ‘press-ganged into something we don’t want and can’t afford’
Department of Education begins review on back-to-school costs after Minister raised concerns with schools over devices
McCabes Pharmacy secured €58m in sale to German-owned healthcare group
The business, which owned a network of 31 stores in Ireland, has now merged with the Lloyds Pharmacy chain
Wicklow deli and Donegal homeware shops among businesses sanctioned by consumer watchdog
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission issues 31 fixed payment notices and compliance notices to 18 traders across the country for consumer rights breaches
The OPW uses Russian password technology – how did that happen?
In the News podcast: Three State agencies use Passwork programme
Pet insurance: can it save you thousands in vet bills?
Unlike home, motor or health cover, pet insurance often gets put on the long finger
How Russian password technology made its way into Irish State agencies
Password manager Passwork purports to be EU-based but has extensive links to a Russian company licensed by Russia’s security service
These Irish State agencies use password software with deep links to a Russian tech firm
Irish Times investigation finds software involved in handling of sensitive information with at least three agencies
Online shoppers warned of scam messages ahead of major tax changes this week
Purchases worth less than €150 from outside EU will be subject to €3 plus VAT from Wednesday
Consumer watchdog expresses concern over ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes
Lack of education about how such lending services work, Oireachtas finance committee told
Watchdog warns of new scam messages targeting shoppers on non-EU websites
Items shipped from outside EU to incur €3 fee under new rules targeting deliveries worth less than €150
Troubled retailer Rathwood says no refunds and no products for thousands of customers
Home and garden shop contacted as many as 7,000 people who made purchases
What happens Ireland’s petrol and diesel prices and energy costs after US-Iran peace deal?
Iran war breakthrough means further conflict and prolonged disruption of energy supplies less likely
Competition body welcomes raised merger thresholds against backdrop of inflation
Change to reduce regulatory burdens and costs for businesses engaged in deals which clearly will not impact competition, CCPC says
Parents warned not to buy or use baby sleep pillows due to risk of death
Consumer watchdog issued takedown notices which have so far prompted the removal of 1,115 listings of such products
Irish Customers told to turn off TVs immediately as 6,200 recalled due to fire safety risk
Customers advised to unplug televisions immediately
Competition and consumer watchdog says it is under ‘real pressure’ as mandate expands
CCPC received ‘no significant additional exchequer funding’ in 2026, chairman Brian McHugh to tell Oireachtas committee
CCPC inspects retail prices, and green light for 250 new homes in Blackrock
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Unexpected charges and damage claims highlight widespread problems with car hire
Readers’ woes show there can be many bumps on the road for holidaymakers
Misleading pricing among potential law breaches found at tourist hotspot shops by watchdog
Dublin’s Temple Bar, Dingle and Kenmare in Kerry and Tramore in Waterford among the locations visited by CCPC inspectors
Regulators clear Kingspan takeover of Duggan division
Deal will not substantially lessen competition, says mergers watchdog
Hiring a car abroad: The dos and don’ts for holidaymakers this summer
All you need to know, from doing your research, insurance tips and why that upgrade is not always good news
Kerry retailer attached ‘Made in Ireland’ labels to jumpers made in Pakistan
Quills Woollen Market fined €500 and ordered to pay €1,000 costs after ‘deliberate attempt to deceive buyers’
Hiring a car abroad: Here’s how to avoid any nasty surprises this summer
Two in five Irish holidaymakers who rented vehicles overseas last year had problems
Two in five of us had problems with holiday car-hire last year, says watchdog
Consumers urged to check reviews, read rental agreements and shop around for the right service
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