Irish links
The following are some of the main resources for media research into consumer issues in Ireland and further afield.
ConsumerConnect.ie
The National Consumer Agency's website for consumers in Ireland. Includes news, research, guides to consumer law, information on product recalls and contact details for the agency. Access it now
AA
Releases on consumer motoring issues
Advertising Standards Authority
The latest rulings of the Authority about advertising complaints
Ask About Money
Online discussion forums about financial matters. Worth checking to read about the latest consumer issues "at the coalface". Excellent resource for the media
Askcomreg.ie
ComReg's consumer information website about telecoms, broadband and postal services
Broadcasting Complaints Commission
The BCC's latest decisions about broadcasting
Checkout
Checkout magazine which covers the grocery sector, publishes trade and consumer news
Citizens Information
Formally called Oasis this is a major information source for consumers on public services in Ireland
ComReg
The Commission for Communications Regulation
Commission for Aviation Regulation
Latest releases from the Aviation Regulator
Competition Authority
Releases by the authority which deals with uncompetitive practices
Consumer Association of Ireland
Releases by the independent organisation that works on behalf of Irish consumers
Data Protection Commissioner
Releases by the Data Protection watchdog
European Consumer Centre Dublin
News alerts, media releases and email newsletters from the consumer centre that handles EU cross-border disputes and issues
Financial Services Ombudsman
Updates about consumers' problems with financial service providers
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
The FSAI's offers a regular newsletter as part of its news service
Irish Insurance Federation Consumer Information Centre
Media releases and media contacts on consumer insurance issues
Irish Medicines Board
The IMB regulates human and veterinary medical products. Includes advisory, warning and recall notices on dangerous medicines
Itsyourmoney.ie
The Financial Regulator's personal finance website. Gives free, independent information on financial products in plain English and price comparisons of insurance and banking products
Oasis
See Citizens Information above
Office of the Information Commissioner
Updates from the agency that monitors the operation of the Freedom of Information Act and reviews FOI decisions
Office of the Ombudsman
Releases from Emily O'Reilly, the Ombudsman
Pensions Board
News from the pensions watchdog
Revenue.ie
The media area of the Revenue Commissioners website
ShoppingBill.com
Irish consumer reports and price comparisons
Taxi Regulator
Releases from the regulator of taxis and hackneys
Threshold
Media centre of the organisation that promotes the right to housing
Welfare.ie
The press office of the Department of Social and Family Affairs