CCPC

Question 1

What is the CCPC?

Answer 1

Competition and Consumer Protection Act.
An independent body that enforces competition and consumer protection law in Ireland.

Question 2

Function of the CCPC

Answer 2

1. Informs consumers of their rights
2. Investigates breaches of consumer law
3. Advises the government
4. Personal finance information and education
5. Enforces product safety regulations

Question 3

Informs consumers of their rights (CCPC)

Answer 3

Operates a telephone helpline and website to inform consumers of their rights. Also run campaigns to raise awareness of these rights

Question 4

Investigates breaches of consumer law (CCPC)

Answer 4

Has the power to issue on the spot fines, and prosecute traders

Question 5

Advises the government (CCPC)

Answer 5

Researches areas where consumers need greater protection, and informs the government

Question 6

Personal finance information and education (CCPC)

Answer 6

Provides personal finance education. Runs public awareness campaigns and financial education programmes.

Question 7

Enforces product safety regulations (CCPC)

Answer 7

Ensures producers and retailers obey relevant safety procedures, and shares information about danger across the EU