News
November 20, 2024
Buy Now, Pay Later – but at what cost?
Christmas is around the corner and the temptation to spend is hard to resist. Our research into spending last Christmas showed that a third of consumers expected to borrow money...
November 13, 2024
Significant disparities in financial wellbeing across demographics in Ireland – new report
A new report from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) tracks Ireland’s financial wellbeing and financial literacy across demographics. While the overall results are positive for Ireland there are...
October 31, 2024
CCPC looks back at a decade supporting consumers
When you’re ten, birthdays are more about looking forward than looking back. What ten-year-old doesn’t secretly dream about being eleven? For us at the CCPC, our tenth birthday is a...
October 24, 2024
No Tricks, Just Tips: How to have a safe Halloween
As Halloween creeps closer, most of us understand the extreme dangers of fireworks and bonfires – but have you ever thought about checking your child’s costume? Flammable fabrics, small parts,...
October 22, 2024
The Complaints Bureau is back and wants to hear from you!
We are delighted to announce our sponsorship of The Complaints Bureau TV show for another series. Last year the consumer series debuted on RTÉ ONE, advocating for consumers across a...
October 15, 2024
Our Money, Our Future: Final roll call!
Don’t miss out on Our Money, Our Future, a pilot programme of sponsorship for post-primary schools and Youthreach Centres. Teachers and school leaders have until 5.00 pm, 18 October 2024 to...
October 11, 2024
Baggage Bother: What if your luggage gets lost or damaged?
Whether jetting off short or long-haul, your luggage can cause you a lot of hassle. The good news is, you have rights to protect you if something goes wrong. Under...
October 2, 2024
Budget time: Is your plan in place yet?
Budget 2025 announced a series of changes to help households facing financial pressure. But challenges remain for consumers struggling to meet high costs. Now is the time to take control...
September 27, 2024
FAQ Friday: Puzzled by pensions? Let’s fill in the pieces!
Our recent pensions research reveals one in five adults have no financial plans in place for their retirement. The sooner you start saving even with small amounts, the more these...
September 20, 2024
New CCPC research reveals 1 in 5 Irish adults have no financial arrangements in place for retirement
21% of consumers have no retirement arrangements in place 69% expect to own their home outright by retirement while 11% expect to rent Two thirds have never spoken to an...
