3 September 2010 - Stricter obligations on toy manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers to be imposed
1 Sept 2010 - The National Consumer Agency publish its latest consumer protection list
16 August 2010 - The National Consumer Agency today issued a call to locate more than 3,000 gas cookers
10 August 2010 - Results of the latest NCA survey of branded grocery prices
4 August 2010 - seminar for businesses to explain the requirements of the the new EU Toy Safety Directive
13 July 2010 - The NCA reveals significant enforcement activity for 2009 in its third annual report.
8 July 2010 - Car finance deals are often hire-purchase agreements not personal loans
1 July 2010 - The National Consumer Agency’s consumer helpline will commence handling consumers’ personal finance related queries with effect from 1 July 2010
29 June 2010 - The National Consumer Agency today published a new resource for consumers on protection for their deposits.
23 June 2010 - The NCA issues top money saving tips for holidaymakers
21 June 2010 - The NCA is inviting applications, from suitably qualified candidates, to participate in its Graduate Traineeship Programme
27 May 2010 - Public consultation by European Commission on revision of General Product Safety Directive
19 May 2010 - NCA's motor insurance cost comparison reveals potential savings of almost €2,300
12 May 2010 - NCA calls for greater transparency of doctor and dentist charges following new survey showing that two thirds of dentists and half of doctors do not display prices
21 April 2010 - consumer rights after volcanic ash related travel disruption
21 April 2010 - FAQs about consumers' entitlements in relation to volcanic ash flight cancellations
15 April 2009 - European Commission publishes 2009 annual report on operation of RAPEX, the rapid alert system for non-food consumer products
7 April 2010 - European Commission prolongs prohibition of Dimethylfumarate, a biocide sometimes found as sachets in consumer leather products such as sofas and shoes.
7 April 2010 - The European Commission has decided to prolong the validity of Decision 2006/502/EC concerning the prohibition and sale of certain cigarette lighters until 11 May 2011
31 March 2010 - The latest NCA research shows that over 76% have been targeted and 18% have fallen victim to a scam.
30 March 2010 - The Economiser shows consumers how to save money and gives tips on how to reduce household bills
25 March 2010 - Parents and guardians are being urged to check drawstrings and cords on children’s clothing, following an EU-wide surveillance initiative which has exposed serious risks to children.
9 March 2010 - NCA assumes the consumer information and education functions of Financial Regulator
24 February 2010 - NCA chief executive warns consumers not to become lackadaisical and to shop around for best value from service providers
17 February 2010 - NCA secures a Prohibition Order against Favourite Motors Ltd, Ballysimon Road, Limerick
11 February 2010 - NCA publishes Consumer Protection List detailing enforcement actions it has taken against traders who have failed to comply with consumer legislation
27 January 2010 - NCA research finds that 37% of Irish consumers would tell others if they have a positive experience with a company when making a complaint, and consumers are increasingly willing to complain when dissatisfied
6 January 2010 - market research on Irish consumers' experiences and attitudes to shopping, pricing and household budgeting in the Recession.
30 December 2009 - consumers considering becoming gym / leisure club members in New Year are advised to read terms and conditions of membership agreements carefully
4 December 2009 - safety alert is issued for certain Beko, Flavel, Leisure and New World cookers with a separate oven and grill
4 December 2009 - NCA encourages consumers to be aware of risks associated with gift vouchers and to spend them quickly
23 November 2009 - South Dublin Motors Ltd. has been fined for an unauthorised alteration to a credit intermediary authorisation
9 November 2009 - NCA price survey of personal care items and over the counter medicines shows price differentials of up to 162%
5 November 2009 - NCA makes submission to Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on proposed code of practice and Ombudsman for grocery goods undertakings
28 October 2009 - NCA warns consumers to avoid online scams when registering for travel authorisation to the US
6 October 2009 - NCA puts out call out to locate over 5,000 gas cookers which, in certain circumstances, can cause carbon monoxide poisoning
29 September 2009 - National Consumer Agency publishes findings on market research into consumer empowerment and making complaints
14 September 2009 - NCA publishes guidelines on advertising and price promotions for retail sector
9 September 2009 - Members of the public have been receiving correspondence falsely claiming to be from Money, Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS)
3 September 2009 - Consumer Representative Panel to give a consumer perspective to interested organisations and inform their work