The 3 Rs of Shopping: Research, Rights, Redress
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are always big dates in the shopping calendar every year. The European Consumer Centre Ireland looks at some of the things
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are always big dates in the shopping calendar every year. The European Consumer Centre Ireland looks at some of the things
Black Friday, which takes place on the last Friday of November every year, marks the start of the Christmas shopping season across Europe. For both
It’s November and the sales season is upon us. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have already started – indeed, November is a month-long sales festival
According to Eurostat, EU tourism experienced a new high in the first half of 2023, with 1.2 billion nights spent in tourist accommodation in the EU.
Read about your rights before you hit the road … Irish tourists are embarking on their summer getaways abroad this August, a favoured period to
The European Consumer Centre (ECC) Ireland is a member of the European Consumer Centre Network (ECC-Net), which offers consumers across the European Union advice on their
The European Consumer Centres Network activity report for 2022 here ECC Net Report 2022 reveals our legal experts in 29 offices across EU Members
The Rugby World Cup will be held in France from 8 September to 28 October 2023. Ticketing is already open on the one official website selling
The European Union celebrates the 20th anniversary of Safer Internet Day on the 7th of February 2023. This global event aims to raise awareness about
Consumer rights in the European Union were at the heart of European legislation from the very beginning, and have served European consumers everywhere on the
The European Union begins the year celebrating one of its biggest milestones: 30 years since the creation of what we call the Single Market –
On behalf of the European Commission, the European Consumer Centre Ireland is delighted to invite Irish consumers to the European Commission’s latest Consumer Dialogue Conference will be
On 1 November 2022, the European Commission confirmed that the long-awaited Digital Markets Act (DMA) that regulates rules for digital “gatekeepers” (platforms and marketplaces) entered
European Commission secures higher levels of protection for European consumers shopping on Shopify-based webshops Dublin October 2022 After an 18-month dialogue between the European
The European Consumer Centre (ECC) Ireland is a member of the European Consumer Centre Network (ECC-Net), which offers consumers across the European Union advice on their consumer
On the 28th of May 2022, new rules on consumer rights apply in the European Union as Directive (EU) 2019/2161, the Better enforcement and modernisation Directive
Europe Day held on 9 May every year celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historic ‘Schuman Declaration‘ of May
Where do Irish consumers shop online? In 2021, the purchase power of Irish consumers was the second-highest in the EU (Eurostat), when an overwhelming
World Consumer Rights Day takes place every year on the 15th of March. It is a global awareness-raising initiative where consumer rights organisations highlight the
Love is in the air online in February – from engraved jewellery to designer bags and experience gifts, the Valentine’s Day industry is growing every
What to do when a flight is cancelled? How can you avoid being overcharged for car rental? Where to get help when your online
As an EU consumer, you have rights to protect you online, offline and across EU borders. 14 Days Return When you shop online, for
Here is how to make sure you don’t drop the ball when it comes to getting the best value for your money… Sales. Are they
Christmas is a time for friends and family – it is also a time when people go a bit nuts flashing the cash, or the
The Commission has proposed a Toy Safety Regulation to enhance protection for children from potential risks associated with toys. The focus is on reducing the
Major European airline intermediaries commit to refunding consumers within 14 days of flight cancellation. The travel groups and brands are: eDreams ODIGEO, which includes eDreams,
7 June 2023 Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport European Commission Rail transport: passengers to enjoy better protection and smoother travel experience Read the communication
Europe Day 2023, on the 9th of May, marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration of 1950 and the creation of the European Union. Europe
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