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# consumer-rights - Thursday 10 January, 2019
House of Fraser won't be honouring or reissuing Irish gift cards (but it is reissuing British ones)
This is despite House of Fraser saying in August that gift cards could be replaced with the full value being honoured.
# consumer-rights - Tuesday 5 June, 2018
The government plans to slap a minimum five-year expiration date on all gift cards
The Minister for Business says a lack of vouchers regulation ’causes confusion and worry’ for shoppers.
# consumer-rights - Sunday 2 July, 2017
Inspector says 'an awful lot' of bouncy castles haven't been safety-checked
Bouncy castles are one of many holiday-related items people are being warned to ensure they are safety-certified.
# consumer-rights - Saturday 26 December, 2015
Aunt Mary has bought you another horrible Christmas jumper. So, can you return it?
It’s the time of year when people need to know their consumer rights – here’s the lowdown.
# consumer-rights - Wednesday 29 July, 2015
The European Union has a bone to pick with Disneyland
Are customers some certain countries being charged more?
# consumer-rights - Monday 25 May, 2015
Shoppers should soon get a lot more rights - here's how
Consumer laws are about to get a shake up.
# consumer-rights - Monday 29 December, 2014
Getting a refund for that iPhone app you don't want has become a lot easier
iPhone and iPad users now have 14 days to request a refund for any app, song, album or book they purchase without having to give a reason.
# consumer-rights - Friday 26 December, 2014
I've been given a horrendous gift? Can I return it? Here are your consumer rights...
Changed your mind? Got a horrible jumper? Or is something simply broken?
# consumer-rights - Friday 29 August, 2014
# consumer-rights - Tuesday 29 July, 2014
Ryanair, Aer Lingus and Greyhound among companies pursued by consumer agency
The National Consumer Agency received 56,000 contacts last year.
# consumer-rights - Tuesday 1 July, 2014
Column: Today you will see one way the EU does actually make life better
Promise, says minister for state Paschal Donohoe, who wants you to know that consumer is a winner under new EU legislation.
# consumer-rights - Saturday 14 June, 2014
Hate hidden fees and extra charges? They will be a thing of the past from today
New legislation that boosts consumer rights comes into effect.
# consumer-rights - Thursday 5 June, 2014
Consumer agency wants to make contracts fairer
Have you a contract that automatically renews or has unequal obligations? Then you should read this.
# consumer-rights - Monday 31 March, 2014
'A powerful watchdog with real teeth': Ireland to get a new consumer body
The Competition and Consumer Protection Bill 2014 will also ‘modernise’ laws relating to media mergers.
# consumer-rights - Friday 7 March, 2014
The State still puts banking needs ahead of people's rights - FLAC
The Free Legal Advice Centres says boom time soft-touch regulation “persists to this day”
# consumer-rights - Tuesday 26 November, 2013
Xtra-vision reverses policy on pre-ordered Xbox One consoles
From today, any person who collects their pre-ordered XBox One will not have to purchase an additional game in order to receive their console.
# consumer-rights - Monday 25 November, 2013
Anger as Xtra-Vision doesn’t honour Xbox pre-orders unless extra game is bought
This requirement was asked of pre-order customers even if they had already paid in full for the new Xbox One console.
# consumer-rights - Wednesday 11 September, 2013
Roaming charges in the EU could be banned soon
The new legislative package launched today could bring the end to roaming charges and compulsory 24 month contracts.
# consumer-rights - Thursday 11 July, 2013
Consumer watchdog took over 100 actions in 2012
The National Consumer Agency issued 71 on the spot fines to traders who incorrectly displayed their prices last year, issuing notices to a further 40.
# consumer-rights - Thursday 3 January, 2013
Ofcom sets out proposals to tackle mid-contract price rises
The regulator is considering introducing rules allowing customers to exit their contract without penalty if prices are raised in the middle of a contract term.
# consumer-rights - Monday 26 November, 2012
Cyber Monday shoppers urged to know their rights
The NCA says there are certain risks with online shopping, particularly the non-delivery of goods or if consumers wish to return an item.
# consumer-rights - Friday 4 May, 2012
Facebook privacy concerns are on the rise, says consumer report
Oversharing and excessive data collection are growing concerns of Facebook users, a US consumer reports has claimed.
# consumer-rights - Friday 23 March, 2012
Blow for Ryanair as ECJ set to uphold ash cloud challenge
The ECJ’s advocate-general is likely to uphold a complaint from a Dubliner whose flight was cancelled during the 2010 disruption.
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Poll: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin went head-to-head in the first live televised election debate last night where a range of issues from healthcare to housing were discussed.
One moment that set people talking was towards the end of the debate when presenter Pat Kenny asked each of the candidates if they have ever used illegal drugs.
While Martin instantly replied that he has never taken illegal drugs, Varadkar said he already answered this question in an interview several years ago. After he was pressed for an answer from Kenny and Martin, Varadkar admitted he had used illegal drugs but said it was “obviously a long time ago.”
Speaking on the Tonight Show after the debate, Fr Peter McVerry dismissed it as a pointless question, adding that only people buying drugs regularly should have to account for their moral decision.
It is clear that a wider debate is to be had around personal drug use and how much of this should be shared by those running for elected office.
So today we’re asking you: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
Poll Results:
Yes (6705)
No (4557)
I'm not sure (517)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Lise Hand: Will they? Won't they? Shades of Love Island as big parties can't avoid recoupling talk
By Lise Hand - @liseinthecity
Opinion: Young people don't vote? You may be right, but we might surprise you
By Adam Hallissey and Ben Quigley - @progressbrief
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