9 March 2010 - NCA assumes the consumer information and education functions of Financial Regulator
24 February 2010 - NCA chief executive warns consumers not to become lackadaisical and to shop around for best value from service providers
17 February 2010 - NCA secures a Prohibition Order against Favourite Motors Ltd, Ballysimon Road, Limerick
11 February 2010 - NCA publishes Consumer Protection List detailing enforcement actions it has taken against traders who have failed to comply with consumer legislation
27 January 2010 - NCA research finds that 37% of Irish consumers would tell others if they have a positive experience with a company when making a complaint, and consumers are increasingly willing to complain when dissatisfied
6 January 2010 - market research on Irish consumers' experiences and attitudes to shopping, pricing and household budgeting in the Recession.
30 December 2009 - consumers considering becoming gym / leisure club members in New Year are advised to read terms and conditions of membership agreements carefully
4 December 2009 - safety alert is issued for certain Beko, Flavel, Leisure and New World cookers with a separate oven and grill
4 December 2009 - NCA encourages consumers to be aware of risks associated with gift vouchers and to spend them quickly
23 November 2009 - South Dublin Motors Ltd. has been fined for an unauthorised alteration to a credit intermediary authorisation
9 November 2009 - NCA price survey of personal care items and over the counter medicines shows price differentials of up to 162%
5 November 2009 - NCA makes submission to Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on proposed code of practice and Ombudsman for grocery goods undertakings
28 October 2009 - NCA warns consumers to avoid online scams when registering for travel authorisation to the US
6 October 2009 - NCA puts out call out to locate over 5,000 gas cookers which, in certain circumstances, can cause carbon monoxide poisoning
29 September 2009 - National Consumer Agency publishes findings on market research into consumer empowerment and making complaints
14 September 2009 - NCA publishes guidelines on advertising and price promotions for retail sector
9 September 2009 - Members of the public have been receiving correspondence falsely claiming to be from Money, Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS)
3 September 2009 - Consumer Representative Panel to give a consumer perspective to interested organisations and inform their work
24 August 2009 - survey shows consumers are increasingly switching service providers for better deals
22 July 2009 - NCA's latest biannual grocery survey shows major reductions in grocery prices over past six months
14 July 2009 - 85 enforcement actions taken against 67 businesses since July 2008
23 June 2009 - Feltrim Motors Ltd, Ashbourne, Co Meath, has been convicted for offering a car for sales with an altered odometer reading
18 June 2009 - A new fully integrated regulatory institution, the Central Bank of Ireland Commission is to be set up
17 June 2009 - text of EU Commissioner Meglena Kuneva's speech on "Consumer Empowerment And Responsible Consumer Behaviour"
17 June 2009 - NCA advises consumers to be vigilant when having cars repaired or serviced
27 May 2009 - the NCA has welcomed the publication of the multi-unit development bill
18 May 2009 – Three price display offences brought before the courts this month
13 May 2009 - National Consumer Agency urges members of gyms and fitness clubs to check cancellation clauses
6 May 2009 - Galway District Court has convicted two retail businesses for failing to display prices of grocery items
5 May 2009 - A new online business application process, developed by the European Commission has been launched
20 April 2009 - NCA welcomes publication by European Commission of annual report on rapid alerts for dangerous products
3 April 2009 - European Commission bans the biocide Dimethylfumarate (DMF) in consumer products from 1 May 2009
15 March 2009 - International Consumer Day - NCA publishes new research and introduces new information resource to help consumers find value
11 February 2009 - Latest NCA biannual grocery survey shows widening price gap between the three multiples and a decline in the number of branded goods sold at identical prices. The gap between Aldi and Lidl has narrowed since the August 2008 survey.
28 January 2009 - Latest NCA price survey shows 51% differential on range of goods in Republic
27 January 2009 - Tánaiste calls on retailers to explain to consumers why there remains such significant differentials in the real price of many goods between the North and South
26 January 2009 - NCA investigates Envirocare Pollution Control Ltd after complaint alleging that the company has been misleading consumers
9 January 2009 - the NCA publishes guidelines for consumers who may have bought tickets for a non existent U2 concert
19 December 2008 - National Consumer Agency publishes its study about petrol and diesel price movements in Ireland
8 December 2008 - NCA advises shoppers who have bought products affected by the pigmeat recall that they have rights under consumer law