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Irish Independent
8 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Consumer watchdog swoops unannounced on shops to ensure they are displaying prices properly
A total of 55 swoops were carried out in five counties by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). It said its series of unannounced inspections targeted multiple retail businesses, to ensure the outlets were complying with consumer laws, particularly around prices being displayed. The retail sectors targeted include clothing, beauty, furniture, groceries and hospitality. The CCPC said 22 inspections had been carried out throughout Co Dublin, including in Swords, Dundrum and Tallaght. There was one in Leixlip, Co Kildare, and eight in Tullamore, Co Offaly. In the Northwest, 12 inspections were carried across Co Donegal including in Letterkenny, Bundoran and Donegal town. A further 12 inspections completed throughout Co Sligo. The competition body said the inspections formed part of the CCPC's ongoing work to monitor compliance with consumer protection laws and ensure fair trading practices across Ireland. It said: 'The law sets out how traders must display prices and covers the selling price, unit price and reduced prices.' CCPC said its officers identified several breaches of consumer protection law, including inadequate or inaccurate price displays on items for sale. Inspections were also carried out across the retail motor fuel sector, including at leading service stations, identifying several breaches of the price display rules as set out in the Retail Prices (Diesel and Petrol) Display Order, 1997. CCPC member Patrick Kenny said: 'CCPC enforcement officers use our national helpline data to spot patterns of consumer harm and traders who might merit investigation. We carry out unannounced inspections and if we find traders breaking the law, we can issue fines and take prosecutions.' Mr Kenny said consumers needed to see prices up front in order to make informed choices. 'If our enforcement officers find breaches of consumer protection law, we will act.' Traders were selected based on location and sector and, in some cases, following consumer complaints to the CCPC consumer helpline. Complaints are a valuable source of information to the CCPC because they help identify sectors where consumers may be at risk. Last year more than 44,000 consumers contacted the helpline, 5,000 more than in 2023. The CCPC is calling for more substantial penalties for companies that breach consumer protection law. In March of this year, Lifestyle Sports (Ireland), DID Electrical Appliances and Rath-Wood Home & Garden World pled guilty to breaking sales pricing legislation and were ordered to donate €1,000 each to charity. Changes to the law are needed to give the CCPC the power to impose large fines for serious offences – for example, fines that are a percentage of a business's turnover. Consumers who suspect a trader has breached consumer law are encouraged to report their concerns to the CCPC by phoning the National Consumer Helpline on 01 402 5555 or emailing ask@ The CCPC was recently asked by the Government to update a high-level analysis of the Irish grocery retail sector, which it completed in June 2023. The competition watchdog has been urged to investigate how profitable supermarkets are here and if there are barriers stopping new retail chains entering the market. Minister of State for Retail Alan Dillon wants the CCPC to find out whether there are obstacles stopping the retail giants such as Britain's Asda or France's Carrefour setting up in this country.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Video: Maltese Becomes One With Cozy Pillow
A viral video featuring a Maltese puppy resting between huge pillows is melting hearts on the internet. Instagram user @kennyfromtiktok shared the video on the platform, which exudes pure comfort as the dog looks content and at peace. The clip shows Kenny, the titular Maltese, resting on the couch. He creates a comical and endearing scene as he perfectly blends between fluffy pillows, inviting an outpouring of love from the audience. It's hard to separate Maltese from a fluffy pillow in cute video A Maltese puppy named Kenny is stealing hearts on the internet by doing nothing but making himself comfortable between a stack of pillows. Hiding away from the world, the dog creates a relatable scene in the heartwarming video. He rests on the couch, away from his owners, cozying up between two fluffy pillows that help him camouflage. The video begins with the on-screen caption, 'did that pillow just move.' It paves the way for a lighthearted reveal featuring Kenny and his soft demeanor as he rests immovably on the couch. As the owner turns to him, panning the camera around the couch, Kenny is revealed nestling snugly between two huge pillows. Kenny's white fur helps him camouflage against the shaggy pillows. But even with the camera zoomed into his face, and the owner softly calling him out, Kenny appears reluctant to move from his cozy spot. The owner approaches the dog affectionately, greeting him with 'hi, squishy.' She goes in for a gentle scratch and some pets before wishing him a good night. The sense of relaxation in the video is evident, prompting the caption: 'Jealous of him honestly looks so cozy.' Kenny seems at home among the pillows, emanating nothing but joy, contentment, and tranquility in his serene pose. Viewers expressed their delight in the comment section, calling the dog 'Camouflage Kenny.' Many commentators also thought the dog was 'adorable,' while another one stated, 'I aspire for this level of relaxation.' The Maltese dog's video shows his gentle nature and knack for comfort. He proves that sometimes the greatest joys and peace come when one is resting carefreely, especially between huge pillows. The post Video: Maltese Becomes One With Cozy Pillow appeared first on DogTime. Solve the daily Crossword
Irish Independent
10 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Consumer watchdog swoops unannounced on shops to ensure they are displaying proper prices
Some 55 swoops were carried out in five counties by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). It said its series of unannounced inspections targeted multiple retail businesses, to ensure the outlets were complying with consumer laws, particularly around prices being displayed. The retail sectors targeted include clothing, beauty, furniture, groceries and hospitality. The CCPC said 22 inspections were carried out throughout Co Dublin, including in Swords, Dundrum and Tallaght. There was one in Leixlip, Co Kildare, and eight in Tullamore, Co Offaly. In the Northwest, 12 inspections were carried across Co Donegal including in Letterkenny, Bundoran and Donegal town. A further 12 inspections completed throughout Co Sligo. The competition body said the inspections form part of the CCPC's ongoing work to monitor compliance with consumer protection laws and ensure fair trading practices across Ireland. It said: 'The law sets out how traders must display prices and covers the selling price, unit price and reduced prices.' CCPC said its officers identified several breaches of consumer protection law, including inadequate or inaccurate price displays on items for sale. Inspections were also carried out across the retail motor fuel sector, including at leading service stations, identifying several breaches of the price display rules as set out in the Retail Prices (Diesel and Petrol) Display Order, 1997. CCPC member Patrick Kenny said: 'CCPC enforcement officers use our national helpline data to spot patterns of consumer harm and traders who might merit investigation. 'We carry out unannounced inspections and if we find traders breaking the law, we can issue fines and take prosecutions.' Mr Kenny said consumers need to see prices up front in order to make informed choices. 'If our enforcement officers find breaches of consumer protection law, we will act.' Traders were selected based on location and sector and, in some cases, following consumer complaints to the CCPC consumer helpline. Complaints are a valuable source of information to the CCPC as they help identify sectors where consumers may be at risk. Last year more than 44,000 consumers contacted the helpline, over 5,000 more than in 2023. The CCPC is calling for more substantial penalties for companies that breach consumer protection law. In March of this year, Lifestyle Sports (Ireland), DID Electrical Appliances and Rath-Wood Home & Garden World pled guilty to breaking sales pricing legislation and were ordered to donate €1000 each to charity. Changes to the law are needed to give the CCPC the power to impose large fines for serious offences – for example, fines that are a percentage of a business's turnover. Consumers who suspect a trader has breached consumer law are encouraged to report their concerns to the CCPC by phoning our National Consumer Helpline on 01 402 5555 or emailing ask@ The CCPC was recently asked by the Government to update a high-level analysis of the Irish grocery retail sector, which it completed in June 2023. And the competition watchdog has been called on to investigate how profitable supermarkets are here and if there are barriers stopping new retail chains entering the market. Minister of State for Retail Alan Dillon wants the CCPC to find out if there are obstacles stopping the retail giants like Britain's Asda or France's Carrefour setting up in this country.
Sky News AU
a day ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘Bloodshed continues': Middle East war centres on criticising Israel
Sky News host Chris Kenny discusses the ongoing war in the Middle East as Israel attempts to 'stop bloodshed' as Sunni Islamists assault the Arabic Druze communities in Syria. 'They framed Israel as the aggressors here, but Israel was acting to stop bloodshed,' Mr Kenny said. 'Israel was acting to end the horrific massacre, torture, rape and kidnapping of Druze communities in Syria, now, most of this is too horrific to show anyone but the Arab Druze people … have been under attack from Sunni Islamists in Syria, so it is another example of attempted Islamist genocide and Israel acted to stop it.' WARNING: Distressing footage.
Sky News AU
a day ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘Dismal': Coalition polls at historic lows while Labor faces controversy over tax reforms
Sky News host Chris Kenny analyses the Coalition's historical low vote counts while Labor grapples with controversy over their tax reforms. 'The rather dismal business of our own national political scene as politicians return to Canberra, ready for the first parliamentary sitting period of the second term of the Albanese Labor government,' Mr Kenny said. The Coalition is vowing to be a strong Opposition amid fears of rising taxes.
