Taoiseach says it is 'unsatisfactory' that Irish soldier Sean Rooney's killer is still at large
Rooney, 24, from Newtowncunningham in Co Donegal, was killed when a convoy of Irish troops serving with a UN peacekeeping force was ambushed and fired upon on December 14 2022.
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Investigations into the Oasis ticket debacle, actions against retailers Temu and Shein, and dawn raids of home alarm companies were among the notable actions Ireland's consumer watchdog said it took last year. In its annual report, the Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (CCPC) said that 2024 marked a significant milestone as it marked its 10th anniversary with 44,000 contacts to its helpline aimed at supporting Irish consumers. 'Our annual report highlights the vital role the CCPC plays across all sectors of the economy, from enforcing consumer law on retail pricing to advocating proactively for reforming the legal sector to better serve the interests of Irish businesses and consumers,' chairperson Brian McHugh said. 'As we look ahead, it is clear that the CCPC's work is more important than ever. Our vision for open and competitive markets, where consumers are protected and businesses actively compete, remains at the heart of everything we do.' It said that among its highlights was its successful intervention to prevent a 'potential monopoly' in car parking in Dublin Airport, when it blocked DAA's attempted purchase of the former Quickpark site. The watchdog suggested it stopped the deal after finding it would lead to higher prices, less choice, and lower service quality for consumers, while it facilitated a new entrant into the car parking market at the airport. Furthermore, it said that recent analysis it has conducted shows evidence that consumers have benefitted from increased competition for car parking business at the airport. While DAA itself said the move would be bad for consumers, it did not appeal the CCPC's decision. Unsafe products Elsewhere, the CCPC said over 178,000 unsafe products were either removed or prevented from reaching the Irish market — including 10,000 babies' sleepsuits and over 2,400 toy construction trucks. It also initiated 200 inspections, issued 47 fixed penalty notices, and gave 23 compliance notices to businesses suspected of breaching their obligations. Prosecutions were successfully brought against five retailers — including Tesco Ireland, which pleaded guilty to two sample counts of failing to comply with the law in how they displayed the price of products offered on promotion to Tesco Clubcard holders. As well as the dawn raids on two premises as part of an ongoing cartel-related investigation in the home alarm industry, the watchdog said it also assisted its Italian counterparts through an unannounced search of Ryanair's headquarters in Dublin as part of an ongoing Italian competition law probe. Regarding tickets for the landmark Oasis concerts in Dublin next month, the watchdog said it received over 100 contacts to its helpline over the situation where fans faced huge prices to varying degrees for tickets as a result of 'dynamic pricing' being used by Ticketmaster. On foot of this, it said it launched an investigation into Ticketmaster Ireland and its handling of the sale of Oasis tickets last year. Mr McHugh added: 'Following a year of notable achievements and a decade of progress, our focus remains on delivering transparent outcomes, empowering consumers with knowledge of their rights, and being a leading voice for competition and consumer welfare across Ireland.'
Irish Examiner
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Intelligence service assisting local detectives in establishing motive for garda stabbing
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Sunday World
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Boxing Club bans fighter for life following shocking incident that was caught on camera
A video clip of two women engaged in a broad daylight fight in Tipperary has been widely shared on social media Tipperary Boxing Club has handed down a lifetime ban to one of their longest serving boxers following a shocking incident that was caught on camera. A video clip of two women engaged in a broad daylight fight in the town has been widely shared on social media. The camera phone footage shows both females fighting on path at the Martin Yard carpark The cameraman can be heard goading one of the ladies as she dominates the other. The sickening footage has since been shared on X, WhatsApp and TikTok. In a post on Facebook, club Secretary, Mary Maguire, says that it cannot be stressed enough that the club "never has and never will condone or tolerate such behaviour from any member, no matter how long they have been with us". According to Tipperary Live, the post goes on to say: "We as a club and our head coach Chris in particular are devastated and angered by what has happened and he is liaising with the family of the affected young lady and the relevant authorities to assist in any way he can.' The lengthy statement also condemns angry posts directed at the Club coach Chris Toomey. "We also understand that people in general are also angry, but the level of abuse that has been directed at Chris (Toomey) personally on here, and other social media platforms, by people who've never even met him, is totally unacceptable and unwarranted. 'He has dedicated the last 13 years into helping hundreds of young people to stay on the right path and has trained countless County, Munster and Irish champions over that time, and the people who do know him and know what he has done for this town should support him and let some positive comments be seen as well as all the hate.' The post goes on to reference the important work being done by the club with the other young people. "We have 50/60 other young boys/girls in the club whom we have to look after and try and explain to them what has happened, and that is our priority now. 'I know some people are also asking why this statement wasn't out sooner, but we were asked not to post anything until all parties involved were spoken to, and the club committee could meet to make a decision. "There will be no more statements or replies to comments from the club as the investigation is ongoing" the statement adds.
