Can you return unwanted presents?
Under EU law you often have the right to return items. Now that Christmas is over, it is a good time to know what your rights are. If an item…
One charger to rule them all
From tomorrow, all new phones, speakers, cameras and other electronic devices sold in Europe must use the same charger: USB-C The European law on common chargers comes into force tomorrow,…
Christmas on credit as one-fifth borrow to pay for the festive gifts
Many Irish families are scrimping and saving to pay for Christmas this year, according to a survey by Ireland’s consumer protection agency. One-fifth of people polled for the Competition and…
McGrath promises ‘bold action’ in first speech
New types of crime are a challenge to EU’s criminal justice system, Michael McGrath has warned in his first speech as European Commissioner. Ireland’s former finance minister has given his…
Michael McGrath confirmed after MEPs vote in favour of new European Commission team
The European Parliament has voted in favour of the new European Commission including Ireland’s Michael McGrath. MEPs gave their approval this lunchtime following scrutiny of the 26 commissioners under Ursula…
Ryanair to appeal €100m hand luggage fine
The Spanish government has fined Ryanair more than €100 million for charging extra for hand luggage and excessive fees for printing tickets at the airport. Spain’s Ministry for Consumer Affairs…
Irish people distrust Black Friday
Two-thirds of Irish shoppers distrust Black Friday deals, that’s according to research carried out by Ireland’s consumer board. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) says that its polling suggests…
Ireland ‘over-reliant’ on foreign doctors and nurses
Ireland’s “over-reliance” on foreign-trained doctors and nurses “risks exacerbating workforce shortages” in the countries where they come from, the OECD has warned. More than 40 percent of doctors, and more…
BlueSky has EU obligations as users double
BlueSky, an alternative micro-blogging platform to X (formally known as Twitter), has experienced a meteoric rise in users since the US election. Elon Musk’s support for Donald Trump had seen…
Temu being investigated by consumer protection regulators
Ireland’s consumer protection regulator has announced that it has launched a joint investigation into the online marketplace, Temu. The popular Chinese site is used by more than 45 million people…