The Latest COVID-19 News
Consumers
October 12, 2020
Top tips for reviewing terms and conditions
Whether booking a staycation, a wedding venue, sports event, concert or afterschool activities, there are some simple steps you can...
October 1, 2020
As part of the Government’s July Stimulus Package, the standard rate of VAT has been reduced from 23% to 21%, effective...
September 29, 2020
Q: My eldest daughter just started her first year of university at the end of September. Although she will still...
August 27, 2020
Q: I’ve booked and paid for gymnastics after school this term for my daughter, but I’m worried it might be...
August 10, 2020
I’ve been hearing a lot about face masks recently. Why should I wear one? Official advice from the Department of...
July 29, 2020
Every month we receive thousands of questions from consumers about their rights when things go wrong. Here are some of...
June 30, 2020
Every month we receive thousands of questions from consumers about their rights when things go wrong. Here are some of...
May 25, 2020
Are you a parent or guardian teaching students about money at home?
The Parents’ Hub is here to help you teach students about finance. If you have second-level students at home due...
Business
July 1, 2020
CCPC warns businesses must act independently when setting prices during reopening phase
CCPC engages with trade associations following public statements to warn against co-ordination Any new prices & charges must adhere to...
June 15, 2020
Changes to terms and conditions in consumer contracts
The restrictions introduced due to COVID-19 to limit the spread of the virus has led to wide-spread cancellation or deferral...
June 2, 2020
CCPC publishes new product safety guidance for COVID-19 consumer face masks
Guidance is intended to allow for safe products to be put on the market as quickly as possible Businesses warned...
May 26, 2020
CCPC Guidance for Business re COVID-19 Face Masks
This guidance will be helpful to any business who intends to produce or distribute Barrier Masks for consumer use. There...
May 1, 2020
Guidance for business on PPE for consumer use during COVID-19 Crisis
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the Irish PPE Regulation (S.I. 136/2018) (the PPE Regulations) set out the essential requirements which must...
April 2, 2020
COVID-19 Business Reminder – Payment Methods
A number of businesses including restaurants and fast food outlets may have changed, or are considering changing, their business models,...
March 25, 2020
COVID-19 European Competition Law Joint Statement
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is a member of the European Competition Network (ECN). This is a network...
March 23, 2020
COVID-19 – CCPC Reminds Businesses that Consumer Protection Law Requirements Remain
The CCPC is responsible for enforcing competition and consumer protection legislation. In the current circumstances, there is a high demand...
