2020 News Archive
September 1, 2020
VAT reduction & pricing – knowing your business obligations
As part of the Government’s July Stimulus Package, the standard rate of VAT has been reduced from 23% to 21%, effective from today [1 September 2020] until 28 February 2021....
August 31, 2020
Me and My Money, a new Junior Cycle resource
With the new school year about to begin the CCPC is launching Me and My Money, a Unit of Learning on Budgeting and Household management, as part of the existing...
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 cancelled again if there’s a second wave of coronavirus. If...
August 24, 2020
CCPC requests submissions for new strategy statement
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has an economy-wide remit to enforce competition and consumer protection law. We work to achieve our vision of open and competitive markets where...
August 17, 2020
CCPC launches online financial education seminars for workplaces nationwide
In these unprecedented times, financial well-being is a growing focus for many workplace wellness programmes. Personal finances can be a cause of significant stress and anxiety for many. As part...
August 14, 2020
CCPC launches online financial education seminars for workplaces nationwide
In these unprecedented times, financial well-being is a growing focus for many workplace wellness programmes. Personal finances can be a cause of significant stress and anxiety for many. As part...
August 10, 2020
I’ve been hearing a lot about face masks recently. Why should I wear one? Official advice from the Department of Health is: “Face coverings are now required on public transport,...
July 29, 2020
Every month we receive thousands of questions from consumers about their rights when things go wrong. Here are some of the most common queries we received during the last month....
