2017 News Archive

June 8, 2017

Five CHECKS to do before you buy a car

CHECK you are clear about PCP agreements If you are buying a new or second-hand car from a dealer, they may offer to arrange the finance for you.  This will...

May 26, 2017

CCPC concerns about fidget spinner safety

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has a number of roles in relation to product safety, including carrying out market surveillance to identify products that are potentially unsafe. We...

April 27, 2017

Travel insurance – is it worth buying?

If you’re heading away on holiday this summer, you might be wondering whether or not you need travel insurance. Here are a few things to bear in mind. Do I...

April 11, 2017

Hatch a plan for the Easter holidays

With the Easter holidays upon us, you may be wondering how to keep your kids entertained over the school break without being too eggstravagant. The good news is that there...

April 10, 2017

CCPC targeting motor trade with unannounced inspections

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is carrying out unannounced inspections of car dealers across the country. The aim of the inspections is to uncover dealers who mislead consumers...

April 1, 2017

Our new address

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is now located at its new office in Bloom House, Railway Street, Dublin 1. All other contact details such as our phone numbers,...

March 30, 2017

We are moving

From Monday 3 April 2017, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) will be located at its new office in Bloom House, Railway Street, Dublin 1. All other contact details...

March 29, 2017

Start saving for retirement

Do you look forward to retiring? While the thought of not having to work can seem appealing to all of us, you will need to put aside some time to...

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