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Research shows switching can save you money
20 February 2012
85% of consumers surveyed who had switched in the last 12 months have saved money.... More >
Dealing with stubborn credit card debt?
15 February 2012
Get our tips to help you cut you credit card debt... More >
Solicitors’ pricing survey shows you can make savings
09 February 2012
We have just published a nationwide survey on solicitors’ fees, looking at the professional fees charged for three common services... More >
NCA secures compensation for consumer who purchased a clocked car
07 February 2012
The NCA secured a compensation order under the Consumer Protection Act 2007 on behalf of a consumer who had purchased a clocked car... More >
Safer Internet Day
07 February 2012
7 February is Safer Internet Day. Learn how to stay safe online with the NCA... More >
Online deal sites – deal or no deal?
01 February 2012
With so many offers available from online deal sites, it can be difficult to know whether you’ve got yourself a real bargain or bagged a bad deal. To make sure you get the most from online deal sites, follow our top tips. ... More >
Drive down the cost of running your car
30 January 2012
If you are worried about the rising costs of running your car, there are simple steps you can take to save money on your every day motoring expenses. ... More >
Associated Newspapers (Ireland) Ltd found guilty of breaches of Consumer Protection Act
25 January 2012
The offences related to events on 6 February 2011, when the Irish Mail on Sunday newspaper produced an edition of the newspaper with a wraparound cover, which which had the effect of misleading consumers into believing that the paper was the Sunday Tribune.... More >
Ole, Ole, Ole it's the Euro 2012 SURVIVAL Kit
17 January 2012
Have a look at our Euro 2012 SURVIVAL kit to help you prepare for the big trip.... More >
Want to cut the cost of your insurance?
09 January 2012
If you are looking to cut costs, make sure you are not paying more than you need to on your insurance premiums... More >
BEKO fridge freezer recall
05 January 2012
You may have recently recived a leaflet from BEKO regarding certain models of BEKO fridge freezers. ... More >
Shape up your finances in 2012 in four simple steps
05 January 2012
The results from our latest market research shows that budgeting, saving more and reducing debt are your key money resolutions for 2012.... More >
‘Tis the season for gift vouchers
20 December 2011
Information, tips and advice on buying and receiving gift vouchers this Christmas season.... More >
Are your Christmas contents covered?
15 December 2011
Home contents insurance may not be top of your Christmas list, but make sure you take time to check if you are covered for any extra valuables that you have in your home at this time of year... More >
New motor insurance cost comparisons show drivers can make savings
13 December 2011
Latest motor insurance cost comparisons from the National Consumer Agency... More >
Check the make and model of your gas cookers
09 December 2011
We are issuing a further call out to locate certain gas cookers models which, in some circumstances, can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. ... More >
More good news for tracker mortgage holders as ECB cuts rates again
09 December 2011
The European Central Bank (ECB) today announced another 0.25% cut in the ECB interest rate... More >
NCA secures conviction against Galway trader for sale of clocked car
07 December 2011
The offences related to providing false information in relation to a vehicle's mileage and also providing an NCT certificate with the false mileage reading on it.... More >
Stay safe when using your cards this Christmas
30 November 2011
Christmas can be a stressful time and with the crowds, lists and pressure to get everything organised in time, you need to be extra careful using your credit and debit cards at the till. ... More >
Learn about toy safety this Christmas
29 November 2011
When you buy a toy for your child, safety should be your first priority.... More >
Be a stronger shopper this Christmas and know your rights
25 November 2011
With sleigh bells and tills ringing, it’s sometimes hard to know what your rights are around purchases and presents. ... More >
Good news for tracker mortgage holders as ECB reduces interest rates
03 November 2011
The European Central Bank (ECB) today announced a 0.25% cut in the ECB interest rate. So, what might this decrease mean for you?... More >
Affected by recent flooding and need to make an insurance claim?
27 October 2011
If your home has been damaged by flooding and you need to make an insurance claim, the first thing you should do is contact your insurance company immediately. ... More >
Make your money work harder with the new interactive banking cost comparisons
20 October 2011
We have just launched our new interactive banking cost comparisons to help you compare the deals available on current accounts, loans, savings products, mortgages and credit cards.... More >
Know what you are spending on the little things with the new Spending Calculator
19 October 2011
Our new spending calculator shows you how much you are spending on everyday items such as lunches, papers, magazines.............. More >
National survey of eye test pricing and displays shows big differences in prices
13 October 2011
Results of our latest price survey, which looked at the costs of eye examinations from opticians/optometrists nationwide. ... More >
Second-hand car toolkit
11 October 2011
It can sometimes be hard to know if you are getting a good deal when you are buying a secondhand car. Our second-hand car toolkit ......... More >
NCA secures conviction against Tesco for misleading pricing
07 October 2011
On 19 September, Tesco Ireland Ltd was convicted in the Dublin District Court for a breach of the Consumer Protection Act, 2007. ... More >
Ho, ho, ho, it's the Christmas budget planner!
06 October 2011
Even with the best of intentions, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement at Christmas and end up overdoing it.... More >
Shop around - home heating oil survey shows savings can be made
19 September 2011
Our latest pricing survey looked at prices charged by 170 suppliers across 24 areas for the supply and delivery of 1,000 litres of home heating oil.... More >
Worried about mortgage arrears?
09 September 2011
If you can't meet your mortgage repayments, or you're worried you might fall behind, you should contact your lender as soon as possible.... More >
Research shows consumers save by switching
08 September 2011
79% of consumers who had switched product or service providers in the last 12 months said they had saved money as a result. ... More >
Doorstep selling dos and don’ts
30 August 2011
Our research shows that 40% of consumers have experienced someone calling to their door to sell them a product or service in the past 12 months. ... More >
Transfer of Northern Rock deposits to permanent TSB
30 August 2011
It was announced today (30 August 2011) that deposits in Northern Rock Ireland will be sold to Permanent tsb, subject to approval by the Minister for Finance.... More >
Counting the cost of college
23 August 2011
Whether you are a first time student, or returning after the summer break, your finances may need a bit of attention... More >
Consumers more empowered than ever
18 August 2011
Our latest consumer survey shows that over nine out of 10 consumers in Ireland who were unhappy about a purchase in the past year complained to the seller about it. ... More >
Next steps for Home Payments Ltd customers
12 August 2011
Regulatory and Industry Bodies have agreed to help minimise the impact on customers of Home Payments Ltd, following a meeting earlier this week. ... More >
Home Payments Ltd ceases trading
04 August 2011
Home Payments Ltd, a household budgeting company based in Rathmines, Dublin, has ceased trading. ... More >
Budgeting for ‘back to school’
29 July 2011
Our latest reshows that 80% of parents have financial concerns in relation to ‘back to school’ costs.... More >
Accessing money abroad
25 July 2011
If you’re taking a trip abroad and are planning to use your credit or debit card, make sure you understand the charges... More >
Property dilemma - Sell, rent or buy
19 July 2011
If you bought your home in the last few years, you may now find yourself in negative equity, consider your options...... More >
Simple ways to save on your grocery bill
13 July 2011
Our latest grocery survey compares prices across a basket of 92 commonly purchased branded products in Dunnes Stores, Tesco, Superquinn and SuperValu.... More >
ECB raises interest rates by 0.25%
07 July 2011
The European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate has today been increased from 1.25% to 1.5%.... More >
Minister for Education and NCA launch Back to School Budget Planner for parents
07 July 2011
Minister for Education and Skills Ruairí Quinn T.D. and the National Consumer Agency Chief Executive, Ann Fitzgerald, today launched a Back to School budget planner to help parents budget for these costs. The calculator was developed in response to online research which showed that 80% of parents have financial concerns in relation to back to school costs. ... More >
VAT rate change
01 July 2011
From 1 July 2011, the VAT rate will be reduced from 13.5% to 9% on a number of goods and services... More >
Find out how to cut your motoring costs
23 June 2011
To help you cut your motoring costs, we’ve added a new category to our Economiser budgeting tool. ... More >
Over a quarter of Irish people targeted by Internet phone scams
16 June 2011
Microsoft today released findings of a survey, which shows that 26% of Irish people have received a call from Internet phone scammers. ... More >
Over 300 faulty immersion water cylinders still to be located
10 June 2011
Over 300 GeminoX Ebs immersion water cylinders remain untraced, despite a number of warnings. ... More >
NCA welcomes Dental Council Code of Practice
01 June 2011
The National Consumer Agency welcomes the Dental Council of Ireland’s new Code of Practice... More >
Travel insurance tips
31 May 2011
This time of year, talk always turns to holiday plans. But one thing that you may not think about in the run-up to your holiday is how you would cope with becoming ill, having an accident, or losing possessions abroad. ... More >
Review your life insurance and save thousands
24 May 2011
We’ve just updated our life insurance cost comparison. It shows potential savings of up to €8,385 for dual life term cover and up to €9,576 for mortgage protection cover. ... More >
Top tips for teaching children good money skills
13 May 2011
Most people learn more about money skills from their parents than from any other source. So, your kids will be learning about money from watching and listening to you. ... More >
Thinking about changing your mortgage rate or term?
28 April 2011
If you are considering changing your mortgage rate or term, or are thinking of making a lump sum payment to your mortgage, our new mortgage rate change calculator can help you... More >
Latest home insurance cost comparison reveals price differences of up to €442
20 April 2011
We’ve just published our latest home insurance cost comparison, which found significant price differences between providers...... More >
Permanent TSB tracker offer
18 April 2011
If you have a tracker mortgage with Permanent TSB, you may have heard about an incentive they are offering to their tracker mortgage customers.... More >
Update on ESB Electric Ireland’s new price plans
15 April 2011
ESB Electric Ireland to extend its recently introduced range of discounted electricity tariffs to consumers... More >
Survey finds big price differences in driving lessons
14 April 2011
Our latest price survey looked at the cost of driving lessons and found that the cost of a one-hour lesson ranges from €25 to €45 nationwide... More >
Thinking about getting a prepaid card?
12 April 2011
There are a number of prepaid cards available as an alternative to credit cards, but it's important to be aware of the charges...... More >
New Code of Practice on price display for dentists
11 April 2011
From 1 June 2011, all dentists registered with the Dental Council of Ireland will display a price list for routine dental procedures ... More >
ECB interest rate increase
07 April 2011
The European Central Bank (ECB) rate has today increased from 1% to 1.25%, but what impact will this have on you?... More >
Switch and save on your electricity
04 April 2011
Since 4 April 2011 the domestic electricity market in Ireland has been completely deregulated, allowing all electricity suppliers to set their own prices for the first time. ... More >
Be ‘scam savvy’ this April Fool’s Day
01 April 2011
Scammers are always hatching new ways to catch you out but you can ‘be scam savvy’ ... More >
Information on latest banking announcements
01 April 2011
There were a number of different announcements yesterday, (31st March 2011) about changes to the Irish Banks... More >
New research shows 7 in 10 consumers shop around for better prices
21 March 2011
We've published our latest consumer research relating to shopping and pricing... More >
NCA takes 58 enforcement actions
15 March 2011
The NCA has published the latest Consumer Protection List it details 58 enforcement actions taken against businesses... More >
Taking ‘Baby Steps’ towards managing your family finances
02 March 2011
Our new Baby Steps guide can help you prepare for the financial changes that having a baby brings.... More >
Updated information for Irish Nationwide and Anglo Irish Bank depositors
24 February 2011
The Department of Finance has made an announcement about the transfer of deposits from Irish Nationwide and Anglo Irish Bank. ... More >
Simple steps to help you cut your fuel costs
22 February 2011
Our latest research has revealed that a large proportion of consumers are taking steps to improve their fuel efficiency.... More >
Budgeting for your big day
14 February 2011
If you've just got engaged, we've got lots of information to help you plan a wedding that's within your means, whatever you can afford to spend. ... More >
Childcare survey reveals price differences of up to €84 per week
10 February 2011
If you are a parent, childcare may represent your biggest monthly expense after you have paid your rent or mortgage... More >
Information for Irish Nationwide and Anglo Irish Bank depositors
08 February 2011
The department of finance has published a direction order in relation to Irish Nationwide and Anglo Irish Bank ... More >
Is now a good time to fix my mortgage?
03 February 2011
With all the speculation about mortgage interest rate increases, you may be confused about whether to stay with your current rate or switch to a fixed rate. ... More >
Make better budgeting your money resolution for 2011
01 February 2011
We've just published research which reveals that one third of people have made better budgeting their number one money resolution for 2011. ... More >
NCA and Microsoft reiterate warning of cybercrime scam
28 January 2011
The National Consumer Agency and Microsoft Ireland have reiterated their warning of a scam where cyber criminals call consumers, claiming to be from Microsoft ... More >
Mobile phone contracts – what are you getting into?
27 January 2011
For many people a mobile phone is now essential, and more and more of us are relying on mobiles over traditional land lines.... More >
How to cope with predicted mortgage rate increases
21 January 2011
With all the speculation that lenders are set to increase their mortgage interest rates, it's important to consider how an increase in rates would affect you and decide what action, if any, you should take.... More >
Switching your bank account is easier than you think
13 January 2011
You may have heard in recent news that some banks are changing the terms and conditions customers must meet to qualify for free banking... More >
Will you be affected by recent increases in health insurance premiums?
07 January 2011
With the cost of health insurance increasing, you may be worried about meeting the cost at your next renewal. Or, you may even be considering getting rid of your health insurance altogether.... More >
Quit smoking and save a packet on life insurance
06 January 2011
If giving up smoking is your New Year resolution, you could cut thousands off the long-term cost of your life insurance policy.... More >
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