2021 News Archive

September 27, 2021

Switching your mortgage: what you need to know

Switching your mortgage might seem like a daunting task, but you could make significant savings if you can switch to a lower interest rate. Can you switch? If you are...

September 24, 2021

FAQ Friday: I keep promising myself; ‘I’ll start a pension next year’, but never do – how can I take the first step?

Each month, we share the answer to one of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) from the hundreds of consumers who contact us. For this FAQ Friday, we take a...

September 16, 2021

CCPC research: consumers are ‘going digital’ with investments as majority invest online

Research released today by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has suggested that investors are ‘going digital’ when it comes to investing, as the majority (56%) of those surveyed...

August 27, 2021

FAQ Friday: Our staycation cottage was nothing like we thought it would be – are we entitled to a refund?

Each month, we share the answer to one of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) from the hundreds of consumers who contact us. For this FAQ Friday, we take a...

August 27, 2021

CCPC publishes consumer helpline statistics for H1 2021

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today published its Consumer Contacts Report H1 2021, which details key statistics and insights from over 19,800 consumers who contacted its consumer helpline from January-June 2021. The report highlights...

August 25, 2021

Ábhair Airgid

Má tá tú ag teagasc Staidéar Gnó nó Eacnamaíocht Bhaile, d’fhéadfadh Ábhair Airgid a bheith ina chuidiú leat Agus an scoilbhliain nua druidte linn, ba mhaith leis an CCPC Ábhair...

August 24, 2021

Back to school basics

With the new school year about to start, you may have a long list of items you need to buy. Back to school time is always expensive, but with a...

July 30, 2021

FAQ Friday: I want to cancel my broadband contract but can’t get through to the service provider – what can I do?

Each month, we share the answer to one of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) from the hundreds of consumers who contact us. For this FAQ Friday, we take a look at your rights...

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