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September 16, 2025

Urgent recall: risk of electric shock from 5,000 mini heaters sold in Ireland

Just over five thousand De Vielle Dual Fan Electric Heaters are being recalled from consumers after tests by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) uncovered a risk of electric...

September 15, 2025

More than 1 in 4 Irish adults still don’t have a retirement plan in place, up from 1 in 5 last year – new CCPC research reveals worrying trend

More than a quarter of Irish adults (26%) still have no financial arrangements at all for their retirement, according to new research published today by the Competition and Consumer Protection...

August 28, 2025

Labubu dolls and ‘blind boxing’: Why you’ll need to keep your eyes peeled for product safety

Read on to find out more about Labubu dolls and why you need to be hyper-vigilant when buying them for yourself or for your loved ones. Also, please see a...

August 8, 2025

Hotel price spikes – should you just roll with it?

If you or friends and family are heading to a major sporting event or gig in Dublin, you may be disappointed to find hotel prices have soared. We at the...

August 5, 2025

CCPC advises students to stay smart and avoid accommodation scams

With the new college term quickly approaching and the hunt for student accommodation ramping up, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued a warning to be cautious of...

June 19, 2025

CCPC analysis reveals consumers benefitting from competition following CCPC’s decision to block daa’s purchase of former QuickPark site

Recent analysis by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) reveals the benefits of increased competition for car parking business at Dublin Airport, including more choice, greater supply, and lower...

June 17, 2025

CCPC urges schools to protect parents from anti-competitive practices 

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has warned schools that their back-to-school arrangements could harm competition and increase costs for families. In a letter to primary and post-primary schools,...

May 22, 2025

Ten years since ‘Yes’, how to plan your wedding for less

Ten years ago today, Irish voters made history when they said “I do” to marriage equality. It was the dawning of a new age of equality – equal status, equal...

May 6, 2025

Keep your savings up as the rates go down

Interest rates have been declining in recent months. This is good news if you are looking for a mortgage or a loan, but not if you have money in the...

March 21, 2025

Global Money Week 2025: School Programmes

It’s the final day of our content for Global Money Week 2025! Throughout the week, we’ve brought you a series of news stories on all things money and staying safe...