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September 15, 2025

More than 1 in 4 Irish adults still don’t have a retirement plan in place, up from 1 in 5 last year – new CCPC research reveals worrying trend

15 September 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...

August 27, 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 7, 2025

Hotel price spikes – should you just roll with it?

If you or friends and family are heading to the Oasis Croke Park concerts, you may be disappointed to find hotel prices have soared. We at the Competition and Consumer...

June 23, 2025

Test – Dunnes Stores issues recall of baby socks due to risk of injury, following a complaint to the CCPC

Intro Dunnes Stores has today recalled 1,564 five-pair packs of pink marl baby socks, following a complaint made to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). The caller to the...

June 23, 2025

CCPC analysis reveals consumers benefitting from competition following CCPC’s decision to block daa’s purchase of former QuickPark site

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 20, 2025

Mythbusters: 5 consumer rights myths you should know

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has launched a new public awareness campaign aimed at busting some of the most persistent myths surrounding consumer rights in Ireland. The campaign,...

June 19, 2025

CCPC analysis reveals consumers benefitting from competition following CCPC’s decision to block daa’s purchase of former QuickPark site

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 Launches New Consumer Awareness Campaign to Empower Shoppers Across Ireland

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is proud to announce the launch of its latest consumer awareness initiative aimed at equipping shoppers with the knowledge and tools to make...

March 14, 2025

Official launch of Global Money Week

Chair of the CCPC, Brian McHugh, speaks at the launch of Global Money Week 2025. The launch event took place on 12th March in Croke Park, recognising the valuable work...