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October 6, 2025
Serious risk of electrocution from 114,000 circulating pumps in homes in Ireland
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued an urgent safety alert as 114,000 circulating pumps installed in heating systems in Ireland could present a serious risk of electrocution....
October 1, 2025
Have a safe Halloween without any real scares
You don’t need a sixth sense to avoid a fright night this Halloween. Follow these simple steps to make sure your little horrors terrify your neighbours, have loads of fun,...
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 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
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...
