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  • Clodagh Coffey

    Clodagh Coffey is Head of Consumer and Digital Communications with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC).

    The CCPC says 'don't toy with safety'

    How Safe are Your Child's Toys?

    This week on RTÉ LifeStyle the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) looks at product safety.

    CCPC • 30 Dec 16
    Are you a college student? The CCPC has some great finance tips!

    Get the money knowledge for college

    Getting ready for college can be a big financial challenge. The CCPC have some helpful tips to help you budget, plan and save you money!

    Back to College • 02 Oct 17
    CCPC: Top Tips to Save on Your Home Insurance!

    Want to Save on Your Home Insurance? Eh...Yeah!

    If you have been with the same home insurance provider for a while, why not look for a better deal? The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has some useful tips on what you should do before you renew.

    Living • 31 Aug 16
    Bought a faulty item in a shop? Know your rights

    Bought a faulty item in a shop? Know your rights

    You wouldn’t knowingly buy faulty goods, so why accept them? The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has information on your rights if you’ve bought something in a store that has turned out to be faulty:

    Living • 24 Aug 16
    Students should be careful of rental scams when moving out

    Students: How to Avoid Common Rental Scams

    On the back of the Leaving Cert. results, many students will be deciding where to go to college and many are moving away from home for the first time. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has tips to help you avoid being scammed,

    Back to College • 02 Oct 17
    6 tips on buying pet insurance

    6 tips on buying pet insurance

    For many of us pets are part of the family, which means taking care of them when they’re sick or injured. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has some handy tips if you are thinking about buying insurance for your pet.

    CCPC • 30 Dec 16
    8 Back-to-School Saving Tips

    8 Back-to-School Saving Tips

    It might feel like the summer holidays have only just begun, but now is the time to start planning for the new school year!

    School • 14 Aug 17
    guarantee and a warranty

    Do you know the difference between a guarantee and a warranty?

    Do you know the difference between guarantees and warranties and how they affect your consumer rights? Don't worry, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is here to help with some handy tips.

    Living • 29 Jul 16
    Give your dream car the green light

    Give your dream car the green light

    Have you finally found your dream car after a long search? Before you buy the Competition and Consumer Protection (CCPC) has some information on important checks to steer you in the right direction.

    CCPC • 30 Dec 16
    Entertain the kids without breaking the bank

    5 Ways to Entertain kids on a budget

    Wondering how to keep your kids entertained over the long summer holidays? The good news is that you don't have to spend a lot of money to have fun. The CCPC has some tips to help you and your family enjoy the summer holidays without breaking the bank.

    Living • 13 Jul 16

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