Photograph: iStockThe news from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) this week that faulty products and bad customer care is costing Irish people the guts of one billion euro each year is as depressing as it is unsurprising. READ MORECompetition and Consumer Protection CommissionThis is Ireland’s overarching consumer body charged with empowering consumers, answering queries and — crucially — enforcing competition and consumer protection law. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has also applied to the European Commission to be the new provider for the European Consumer Centre (ECC) Ireland service. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission says it expects final European Commission approval shortly and it is in the process of setting up a new ECC service. Contact: ccpc.ie ; 01-402 5555The Irish Aviation AuthorityPricewatch receives more complaints about travel than any other area, although telecoms come close.

Source: The Irish Times February 23, 2024 23:53 UTC