Tag: News

February 21, 2018

Would you like to share your experiences with nursing home contracts?

If you, a family member, or someone you represent, would like to share your experiences with contracts of care in nursing homes, please answer the questions in the attached form....

December 18, 2017

Keep your cards close to your chest this Christmas

Christmas is a busy time of year. Between rushing around meeting friends and picking up last-minute stocking fillers, you’ll probably be using your debit and credit cards a lot more...

December 5, 2017

Play your cards right with gift vouchers

Gift vouchers and gift cards can be a great present to give or receive at any time, but it’s important to keep yourself aware of the risks involved by following...

November 28, 2017

Get the low-down on gadget insurance

Are you buying a new laptop, tablet or phone in the run up to Christmas? You may be offered gadget insurance at the checkout. Gadget insurance is completely optional, so...

October 24, 2017

Waterford car dealer convicted following CCPC investigation and prosecution

A Waterford car dealer has been convicted of providing false information about the mileage of a BMW car following an investigation and prosecution by the CCPC. Mr Oleksandr Matveyshyn of...

September 14, 2017

Switching mortgage? Beware of ‘special offers’

Are you thinking about switching your mortgage? Depending on your interest rate, you could make significant savings by switching, but don’t be distracted by the lure of cash back and...

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...

March 16, 2017

Watch out for online scams – Fraud Prevention Month

Internet scams come in many forms. Scammers can use technology to steal people’s personal details, or may try to gain someone’s trust online to cheat them out of money. March...