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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 inflation had shown an increase of ...

16 Mar 2023 at 12:35

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Children's costumes sold on Amazon recalled due to safety concern including risk of burns

A safety issue has been identified with certain Dress Up America Children’s Costumes sold on the Amazon Platform. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), the affected products present suffocation, entrapment, choking,...

19 Mar 2023 at 16:01

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Retail summit to discuss concerns over food prices in Ireland

The Government has convened a meeting of the Retail Forum to discuss concerns over high food prices. Representatives from major supermarkets will gather for the meeting on Wednesday, which has been called by Neale Richmond, the minister of state ...

07 May 2023 at 12:56

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True extent of rising Irish food costs revealed in latest figures

Consumer prices in Ireland are up by almost 5% in the past year, with food jumping by 8.6% in that time according to latest figures. Struggling households grappling with the cost of living crisis will not be surprised to see the increase in the ...

29 Jul 2023 at 14:54

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RECALL: Electric shock risk from product sold on popular website in Ireland

A product recall alert has been issued after an electric shock risk was detected with a DSHOW hair straightener product sold on Amazon. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has warned that the DSHOW Hair Crimper Hair Waver ...

29 Jul 2023 at 11:50

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ALERT: Irish parents warned as popular retailer recalls baby floating device due to drowning risk

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued a product recall alert for a baby floatation device due to a risk of drowning. Retailer Decathlon is carrying out a recall of Nabaiji Baby Lying Ring after a safety issue ...

22 Jul 2023 at 15:53

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ALERT: Irish consumer group warns against use of faulty string lights

Major safety issues have been identified in two electrical products sold to hundreds of Irish consumers. According to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), the issues were discovered in the Globe Festoon String Light ...

26 Jul 2023 at 15:37

Popular Irish store recalls children's swim aid due to MAJOR safety concern

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25 Jul 2023 at 10:36

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ALERT: Choking risk identified in children's toy sold on popular online platform

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is warning Irish parents of a safety risk identified in a children's toy sold online. According to the CCPC, the Dream Aircraft Toy sold on the eBay platform presents a risk ...

12 Jul 2023 at 11:53

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ALERT: Urgent safety warning issued over gas hobs due to 'risk to health or death'

AN URGENT warning has been issued after a safety issued was identified in certain gas hobs which have been available across Ireland for a number of years. In a public notice, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission ...

19 Jul 2023 at 07:57

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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 Society. The ...

14 Jul 2023 at 17:17

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Consumer watchdog issues choking warning over absorbent water beads

Product safety experts at the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) have issued a warning to parents about water beads, a product used increasingly as a toy. Water beads, which are also known as gel beads, ...

28 Aug 2023 at 12:30

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