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Jenny thought she’d found the perfect hotel… but it was all a bit dodgy!😬 16% of Irish holidaymakers faced issues last summer. With trips costing €2,473 on average, protect yourself. Booking a holiday? ccpc.ie/travel

New CCPC research shows 16% of Irish holidaymakers experienced issues with foreign trips last year. The consumer watchdog is urging extra care when booking holidays, with January among the busiest months for travel planning #VMNews

2026 is here and we’re setting the tone for fairer, clearer consumer rights. From stronger enforcement to tackling misleading claims, we’re making sure businesses play fair this year. What do you think should be in or out for 2026? Tell us below! 👇

Island hopping in Greece sounds dreamy… until you miss your flight and spend 22 hours in Athens airport! 16% of Irish holidaymakers faced issues last summer. With holidays costing an average of €2,473, travel troubles aren’t cheap. Booking a holiday? ccpc.ie/travel

If you're buying Christmas presents online, don’t just hide the boxes away until the big day! Open the packages and check for any issues as soon as they arrive. Follow the link in our bio to learn all about your consumer rights if you need to return something you bought.

Know your rights! 🛍️✋ You can cancel most online purchases within 14 days of receiving them—no reason needed. Businesses must honour your cancellation rights and provide a refund within 14 days. Certain exceptions apply, see link in bio for more!

📣Join our team! We're hiring for the following position: ✅ Corporate Services Officer Apply now at: ccpc.ie/careers #CCPC #JobFairy #CareersOpportunity #JobsIreland 2 w

📣Join our team! We're hiring for the following position: ✅Deputy Director of Legal Apply now at: bit.ly/4cje6pe #CCPC #JobFairy #CareersOpportunity #JobsIreland

New research published by the CCPC reveals that almost two thirds (63%) of those surveyed received at least one gift voucher last Christmas. 📊 To find out more, read the full report: bit.ly/48OPB3J #CCPC #Christmas2025 #ConsumerTrends #HolidayShopping

📣Join our team! We're hiring for the following position: ✅Deputy Director of Legal Apply now at: bit.ly/4cje6pe #CCPC #JobFairy #CareersOpportunity #JobsIreland

Don’t let the sale signs fool you! 🛍️ Compare prices across retailers, check return policies, and ask yourself: would I buy this at full price? If not, think twice. 🔗 Learn more: ccpc.ie/BlackFriday2025 #CCPC #BlackFriday #ShopSmart #ConsumerAdvice

New CCPC research shows the growing impact of social media influencers during sales. 📊 Read the full Black Friday Report, visit ccpc.ie/BlackFriday2025 #CCPC #BlackFriday #Sales #Influencers

📢 CCPC calls on tradespeople to follow consumer protection laws. 🔗 To learn more, see link: bit.ly/47HbwIF #CCPC #HomeImprovements #IrishTradespeople

⚠️Over 25,000 unsafe toys removed since last Halloween⚠️ – make sure your child’s costume isn’t one of them. Before you buy, do the CCPC’s 3-Step Safety Check. 🔗Learn more and report unsafe products at ccpc.ie #CCPC #HalloweenSafety #ProductSafety #ParentTips

Have your say on the EU Commission’s Digital Fairness Act! Survey open until 24 Oct 2025. 🔗 Share your views here: bit.ly/4kRGWAt @deptenterprise

⚠️Over 25,000 unsafe toys removed since last Halloween⚠️ – make sure your child’s costume isn’t one of them. Before you buy, do the CCPC’s 3-Step Safety Check. 🔗Learn more and report unsafe products at ccpc.ie #CCPC #HalloweenSafety #ProductSafety #ParentTips

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued an urgent safety alert over 114,000 circulating pumps installed in heating systems in Irish homes that could present a serious risk of electrocution. rte.ie/b/1536973

The consumer watchdog has issued an urgent recall for a circulation pump used in over 100,000 heating systems in Ireland, citing a major electrocution risk. Our reporter Hannah Murphy has the latest from the CCPC. More on #VMNews

Over 100,000 households are being warned of a serious electrocution risk from this circulation pump. CCPC says it’s a particular warning to tradespeople, DIYers and anyone who has had work on their heating system in the last eight years. More on #VMNews with @hannahmurphnews

Consumers can have the pump replaced for free by an approved, qualified Tucson technician or service agent. ccpc.ie/consumers/prod…

🚨 Urgent safety alert: 114,000 Tucson circulating pumps installed in homes in Ireland could pose a serious risk of electrocution 🔗 For more information: bit.ly/3VU1xKq