# NCA

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# National Crime Agency

Three arrested after 'largest drug seizure ever made' by NCA in Northern Ireland

An estimated 600 kilos of herbal cannabis was discovered among vegetables on a lorry stopped in Co Antrim.

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Jun 4th 2020, 2:22 PM

# project eagle

Eight suspects identified over sale of Nama Project Eagle portfolio

The agency took over the investigation in 2015.

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Sep 27th 2017, 5:45 PM

# drugs haul

Irishman charged over €92m cocaine seizure in the UK

The Irish captain, Michael McDermott and his crew appeared in court yesterday.

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Aug 21st 2016, 7:58 AM

# confused no more

Ever accidentally bought travel insurance from Ryanair? Those days are over

The budget airline has changed how insurance information is presented on its website.

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Oct 24th 2014, 1:21 PM

# make the move

Is it time for you to switch banks?

People are more likely to switch car insurance or electricity providers but could a bank account switch save you some money?

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Sep 9th 2014, 6:45 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.

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Aug 28th 2014, 8:40 AM

# The Price is Wrong

SuperValu, Tesco, Spar and PC World branches all hit with notices by consumer agency

The Christmas Direct website was also hit with enforcement notices.

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Aug 27th 2014, 9:15 PM

# Breaking Up

Irish people switch car insurance provider more than any other service

“Don’t you ever for a second get to thinking you’re irreplaceable.”

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Aug 14th 2014, 6:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you ever made an official complaint about a company?

Over 56,000 complaints were made to the National Consumer Agency alone. Do you kick up a fuss when you’re not happy with a service?

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Jul 29th 2014, 9:04 AM

Shopping around for home insurance could save you €421 a year

It might be a head-wrecker, but it could also be a money-saver.

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Jul 22nd 2014, 7:15 AM

# Child Abuse

Doctors, teachers among 660 suspected paedophiles arrested

45 police forces across the UK and Northern Ireland combined to make the arrests.

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Jul 16th 2014, 10:42 AM

# email to nowhere

"It's a total dud": More complaints over Ryanair customer service email

Remember when Ryanair were forced to set up an email address for complaints? Well…

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Jun 23rd 2014, 7:30 AM

# Consumers

Enforcement action taken against Christmas Direct over delivery delays

The National Consumer Agency said today that it has begun the action following a number of complaints about the company.

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May 21st 2014, 6:48 PM

# gift vouchers

Got gift vouchers? Use them soon, says consumer group

With nearly half of people allowing cards expire, the National Consumer Agency wants people to make a plan to spend theirs.

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Dec 27th 2013, 11:56 AM

# new frills

Ryanair publishes complaints email address after NCA action

The carrier confirmed yesterday it was dropping a court action challenging the agency’s order.

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Oct 1st 2013, 9:15 AM

# Shop Around

Turns out there are savings of up to €362 to be had in the home insurance market

Huge differences have been found in quotes offered by insurance companies, in a survey carried out by the National Consumer Agency.

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Sep 19th 2013, 6:15 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you shop around for your car insurance?

A survey has found that you could save up to €1,335 if you shopped around for your car insurance.

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May 8th 2013, 10:14 AM

# car insurance

Survey shows differences of over €1,000 between car insurance quotes

The National Consumer Agency said that they “strongly urge motorists” to get a number of quotes before committing.

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May 8th 2013, 6:30 AM

# Operation Pallial

Independent Welsh investigation receives 140 allegations of child abuse

Operation Pallial has now been handed over to the National Crime Agency.

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Apr 29th 2013, 5:50 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you shop around for your prescription medication?

The NCA has found that some pharmacies are charging double for the same drugs.

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Mar 25th 2013, 10:01 AM

# drug pricing

NCA survey finds wide variations in drug pricing in pharmacies nationwide

The average percentage difference across a range of commonly prescribed drugs nationwide was 56 per cent, according to a survey by the National Consumer Agency .

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Mar 25th 2013, 9:08 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you kick off your day.

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Mar 25th 2013, 8:48 AM

# MONEY ADVICE

Money advice: National Consumer Agency’s top five tips

The NCA’s online tools were used over 400,000 times in the last year which they believe shows a strong appetite among consumers for money managing information.

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Feb 27th 2013, 1:14 PM

# Shop Around

Life insurance prices can vary by up to €7,500 - study

The National Consumer Agency found that smokers pay on average 90 per cent more for their life insurance.

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Jan 28th 2013, 7:21 PM

# HMV

HMV's Irish stores closed as NCA says they should honour vouchers

The National Consumer Agency has said that it has now clarified that the music retailer’s Irish operation is not in administration and should therefore honour gift vouchers.

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Jan 16th 2013, 11:25 AM

# HMV

HMV's Irish staff told not to honour vouchers, NCA: decision is 'disappointing'

Bad news for consumers with HMV gift vouchers but it could be possible to get your money back if you bought the vouchers with your credit or debit card.

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Jan 15th 2013, 12:29 PM

# cyber monday

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.

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Nov 26th 2012, 9:01 AM

# price transparency

Childcare providers to start displaying their prices

A clear price display will now be available in childcare premises for the range of services on offer.

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Oct 11th 2012, 4:56 PM

# Bank of Ireland

Bank of Ireland criticised over changes to account charges

Most customers will only be able to avail of free banking if they have €3,000 in their account permanently.

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Sep 24th 2012, 5:28 PM

# Student finance

Students advised to compare bank accounts before signing up

National Consumer Agency says it’s important that students check all penalty charges before choosing their account.

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Aug 21st 2012, 9:30 PM

# toxic gas

Up to 1,300 dangerous gas cookers unaccounted for, says NCA

Over 7,600 of the Beko, Flavel, Leisure & New World gas cookers were sold in Ireland between 2003 and 2007, says annual report from National Consumer Agency.

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Jul 4th 2012, 10:32 AM

# Bank Charges

Customers should consider ditching AIB over new charges - NCA chief

Ann Fitzgerald said she would be asking the Financial Regulator to examine the new charging regime introduced by the bank.

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Mar 22nd 2012, 9:53 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…

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Mar 22nd 2012, 8:42 AM

# Sunday Tribune

Mail on Sunday’s Sunday Tribune cover was ‘not unlawful’, court hears

Defence for Irish Mail on Sunday says the wraparound could be seen as in “poor taste” but it didn’t break law as both sides make closing arguments in NCA’s legal action against paper.

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Nov 16th 2011, 6:51 PM

# Consumer

New banking costs comparisons resource launched online

The National Consumer Agency has launched the resource, which is available on its website.

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Oct 21st 2011, 9:08 AM

# Groceries

We're paying more for food... again

Grocery prices in three major supermarket chains have increased by more than five per cent since last year, new figures show.

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Jul 13th 2011, 9:26 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know by 9am: Anger over the government’s failure to make the bondholders share the pain; Financial Regulator Matthew Elderfield says criminal charges will come, and red faces for Royal aides as they invite the wrong Mary to the the wedding of William and Kate.

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Apr 1st 2011, 8:25 AM