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WARNING: Popular Irish retailer issues urgent recall of baby sleep bags over risk of suffocation

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The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued a product recall alert for baby sleep bags due to a risk of suffocation. Retailer TK Maxx is carrying out a voluntary recall of select baby sleep bags after a safety issue was ...

12 Jan 2021 at 10:03

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EXPLAINER: Here's what you need to know about online shopping post-Brexit

As a result of the UK leaving the EU in recent weeks, online shopping from the UK has changed a lot for consumers in Ireland and it is more important than ever for online shoppers to know where they are buying from. But how do you know where a ...

28 Jan 2021 at 15:01

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REVEALED: How much has the cost of goods and services increased since last year?

There has been a 7% increase in the cost of day-to-day items and services in the past 12 months, the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks the average prices paid by ...

12 May 2022 at 15:23

BEWARE: Popular children's toy recalled due to 'cuts and suffocation hazard'

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The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued a recall notice for a children's toy due to an identified safety issue. The ‘Montessori Colourful Lock Box’ was sold through online retail giant Aliexpress, and ...

10 Dec 2020 at 12:59

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WARNING: Carlow parents beware as toy gun sold on popular online platform poses major risk of injury

A children's toy has been recalled due to a major safety concern which could result in injury or even asphyxiation. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), parents are advised to cease use of an ...

25 Oct 2023 at 19:53

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Consumer spending dropped by 0.5% in July

Consumer spending during the month of July dropped by 0.5%, the first decrease in spending of the year since January, according to the AIB Spend Trend. Despite this overall decrease, spending significantly increased in ...

19 Aug 2022 at 12:26

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Consumer watchdog urges public to stick to reputable retailers this Christmas

A consumer watchdog has issued a warning to people to be wary of suspicious online traders and stick to reputable retailers this Christmas. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) said people may be ...

21 Oct 2021 at 15:36

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Rate of inflation hits 8.5% with big rises in housing, food and fuel – figures

The annual rate of inflation hit 8.5% in February, up from 7.8% in January. The Central Statistics Office’s latest Consumer Price Index data showed that February was the 17th straight month where the annual rate of ...

16 Mar 2023 at 12:35

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Multi-million acquisition delayed due to competition concerns

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has decided to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation into the proposed acquisition by Aurivo Consumer Foods of assets belonging to Arrabawn Co-Operative ...

14 Jul 2023 at 17:17

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CCPC publishes unfair terms guidelines for contract of care in nursing homes

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has published consumer protection guidelines for contracts of care in long-term residential care services for older people. The guidelines set out the ...

10 May 2019 at 08:46

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Carlow consumers combat inflation by buying little and more often

With spending on utilities up 19% compared to last year, there has been a noticeable drop on retail spending as people in Carlow and across Ireland battle with the cost-of-living crisis, latest figures show. ...

16 Sept 2022 at 19:53

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Have you been ripped off? RTÉ searches for people in Carlow with consumer issues for new show

Do you feel ripped off? Have you been scammed? No idea where to turn for help? Struggling with a refund? Having a problem with a service provider? Battling with a business? Whatever your issue - whether ...

17 Oct 2023 at 19:53

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