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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...

March 20, 2025

Scams & Fraud: Stop, Think and Check!

As part of Global Money Week 2025, we’re dropping daily news stories, and this one’s all about staying safe online! This is the fourth story in our Global Money Week...

March 19, 2025

Dunnes Stores issues recall of baby socks due to risk of injury, following a complaint to the CCPC

Dunnes Stores has today recalled 1,564 five-pair packs of pink marl baby socks, following a complaint made to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). The caller to the CCPC...

March 19, 2025

Shopping, Spending, Saving

It’s Day 3 of Global Money Week, and today we’ve got some hints and tips to help you level up your financial game! Influencers & shopping smart Ever bought something...

March 18, 2025

Planning your money: How to find trustworthy financial information online

Global Money Week 2025 has arrived, and last week we kicked off our campaign in style at Croke Park stadium! Teachers, students and different organisations came together to discuss, debate...

March 17, 2025

Official launch of Global Money Week

Chair of the CCPC, Brian McHugh, speaks at the launch of Global Money Week 2025. The launch event took place on 12th March in Croke Park, recognising the valuable work...