News

26 August 2010

Are you an SME with a dispute against a trader in another EU Member State? Now you can solve your business to business dispute cheaply and efficiently with an innovative Bar Council of Ireland pilot project

25 August 2010

Spain is Ireland’s favourite holiday destination. Recent statistics compiled for the Spanish Ministry for Tourism, Industry and Commerce* show that 1,458,151 Irish people visited Spain in 2009 with the most popular destinations being the Canary Islands, Andalusia and Catalonia. These figures are likely to be repeated in 2010 with a recent EU survey* showing that 16% of Irish holiday makers intended to travel to Spain this year.

18 August 2010

Renting a car is a convenient way to get around but it can be problematic, as the numerous car rental complaints which ECC Ireland receives from consumers demonstrate. This month's e-bulletin offers advice on how to have a hassle-free car rental.

28 July 2010

ECC Ireland’s Annual Report 2009 reveals that over €86,000 in refunds and compensation was secured by ECC Ireland for consumers, with a success rate of 74% for cases handled by the ECC.

28 July 2010

Only a few days remain to give your opinion on the European Consumer Centre Network.

16 July 2010

This month's Ebulletin deals with your rights when on Holidays and what to do if things go wrong when you travel.