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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
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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
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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
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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
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Good meeting in Dublin with Brian McHugh, Chair of the @CCPCIreland.
We spoke about how to tackle challenges consumers are facing - subscription traps, influencer marketing, fake discounts - with the upcoming Digital Fairness Act.
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#FinancialLiteracy is a key focus of the #AdultLiteracyForLife Collaboration & Innovation Fund 2025. €250k will be awarded to community projects that improve #FinancialLiteracy for adults with unmet #Literacy #Numeracy & #DigitalLiteracy skills needs thanks to @CCPCIreland .
The #AdultLiteracyForLife Office warmly welcomes the launch of Ireland’s first National Financial Literacy Strategy & Action Plan by Minister @Paschald TD @IRLDeptFinance today. #FinancialLiteracy a key focus of the ALL Strategy & Collaboration & Innovation Fund 2025 projects.
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Minister @Paschald publishes Ireland’s first National Financial Literacy Strategy.
"Good financial literacy is key to making informed decisions about our finances at all stages of life."
➡️Full details: Click video link
@RobertTroyTD @CCPCIreland @centralbank_ie @OECD
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🩺🏥 Buying or renewing a health insurance plan soon? We asked @CCPCIreland for tips on choosing the right plan!
#health #insurance
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The second of the two part - The @CCPCIreland will showcase a new pilot programme of sponsorship for post-primary schools called Our Money, Our Future forms part of Global Money Week. Schools can apply for sponsorship of up to €1,000 to support learners.
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Our new MABS #blog is here🙌
#MoneyMules. What are they exactly? What do I need to know about them? How could they affect me?
Check out the blog to find out all you need to know about Money Mules & how to keep you & your money safe ❗
Learn more👉 mabs.pulse.ly/fffyrxb8ri
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With scams increasing, today’s #investmentfraud event feat. an expert panel incl. @AskPaul.ie, @NiamhDavenport, BPFI’s Head of Financial Crime, Michael Cryan, Detective Superintendent at the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau & Gráinne Griffin, Director of Comms @ccpcireland.
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"My health insurance premium has increased – how can I find a cheaper plan when I have a pre-existing condition?" Visit our website to learn about the current waiting periods and to compare health insurance plans 🩺
buff.ly/3QmHPog @CCPCIreland
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Today the #EuropeanCompetitionNetwork turns 2⃣0⃣❗️
A remarkable journey of cooperation between the @EU_Commission and Member states to enforce #EUCompetition law🤝
It is essential to continue investing in its work as we move forward🔭
More on #ECN 👇
europa.eu/!C4P3dK
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Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) Grant
Increased costs have placed significant pressure on Irish businesses.
To help, Government is providing €257 million for the ICOB grant to small and medium businesses who pay commercial rates.
Register today at icob.ie
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🚨 Munster Leisure Machines has recalled 15,000 soft toys that pose a serious risk to children.
The affected products were stocked in certain claw machines between June 2022 and May 2023 in three activity centres in Cork and Kerry.
Full details ▶️ bit.ly/43Uga3G
ALT The colourful animal soft toys that were recalled by Munster Leisure Machines.
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"It was so upsetting to think that he never got to see what he paid for" 😔
#TheComplaintsBureau | Thursday at 7pm | @rteplayer
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Protect yourself from financial scams. Read our explainer to find out how: centralbank.ie/scams
#GMW2024
#GlobalMoneyWeek2024
#Scams
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MABS is happy to participate in the Global Money Week event. Providing secondary school students with information on how to start saving and gain confidence in their finances. 💰
Thank you @cicsummerhill, for having us!
#EarnLearnSave #GMW2024
To mark Global Money Week all TY’s were involved in a very informative talk from Joan Watters and Gregory Smyth from MABS Sligo (Money Advice and Budgeting Service). Many thanks to both for facilitating the workshop. @MaBSinfo #GlobalMoneyWeek
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Congratulations to Maria and Lily from @Pres_Carlow who won the Irish final of the #EuropeanMoneyQuiz and will head to Brussels for the European final @EBFeu in April. Thanks to @bstaireland and the schools who took part with over 2000 students across Ireland. #EMW24 #GMW2024
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Happy #GlobalMoneyWeek 2024!
This year's theme is 'Protect your money, secure your future'.
Let's look at Saving and spending ✏️Learn more about #GMW24 👉 mabs.pulse.ly/haclaj5ncb
CCPC Spending tool👉ccpc.pulse.ly/38dd7cjxhg
