The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has published details of enforcement actions against traders in Waterford, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry and Wicklow.
Convenience stores and homeware shops feature on the list along with a Donegal pub, a Wicklow deli and an online car parts retailer.
31 fixed payment notices and compliance notices were issued to 18 traders across the country for a range of consumer rights breaches, including failure to comply with price display laws and giving consumers misleading information about their rights. The measures are the result of inspections and investigations carried out by CCPC officers in store and online.
FAILURE TO DISPLAY PRICES
Traders must display the full price on or near the products they sell so consumers can make informed choices. Licensed premises must display a comprehensive price list inside each drinking area and a set 16-item list at the entrance.
Enforcement action was taken against the following: Cedarglade Ltd trading as Centra, Greystones, Co. Wicklow was issued three fixed payment notices. Seafront Gold trading as Spar, Bray, Co. Wicklow was issued two fixed payment notices. Wescooley Ltd trading as Oasis Bar, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal was issued two compliance notices. Dee-Al Retail Ltd trading as Spar, Dublin 8 was issued one fixed payment notice. Glenella Foods Ltd trading as Eurospar, Ballymun, Dublin 9 was issued one fixed payment notice.
Also, Lucy McEvilly trading as Connemara Horse and Country, Clifden, Co. Galway was issued one fixed payment notice. Pixie and Linus Ltd trading as The Hen & Hog, Ashford, Co. Wicklow was issued one fixed payment notice. And Skerries Hardware Limited trading as Skerries Hardware and Pet Centre, Skerries, Co. Dublin was issued one fixed payment notice.
FAILURE TO DISPLAY UNIT PRICING
Certain goods must have a unit price displayed so consumers can compare the cost of similar products sold in different sizes, making it easier to find the best value.
Corajio Unlimited Company trading as Mr Price, Kingsmeadow, Co. Waterford, was issued three fixed payment notices. Ballymaley Stores Ltd trading as Homesavers, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal was issued three fixed payment notices. Rafterstreet Stores Ltd trading as Homesavers, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal was issued three fixed payment notices. Owen & Ciaran Durkin trading as Costcutter, Baile na hAbhann, Co. Galway was issued one fixed payment notice. And P&T Fitzgerald (Hardware) Ltd trading as Fitzgerald Homevalue Hardware, Dingle, Co. Kerry was issued one fixed payment notice.
MISLEADING INFORMATION GIVEN TO CONSUMERS ON THEIR RIGHTS
Traders must not mislead consumers about their rights under the law, from the 14-day cooling-off period for online purchases to the right to redress for faulty goods.
Here, Pure Fashions Ltd trading as pureonline.ie with an address in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal was issued three compliance notices. Crean Solutions Ltd., trading as MicksGarage.com with an address in Dublin 10, was issued two compliance notices.
Party HQ Ltd trading as Christmas HQ in Stephens Green, Dublin 2 was issued one compliance notice. And Woodside Furniture Ltd trading as Pieces, Malahide, Co. Dublin was issued one compliance notice
OTHER
Tongali Trading Ltd trading as Ciaran O’Flynn Jewellers, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford was issued one compliance notice for failing to display a required precious metals information notice to consumers.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is the main statutory body in Ireland responsible for enforcing and promoting compliance with competition, consumer protection and product safety law, with new and expanding roles in digital and data regulation.
“Consumer protection law supports consumers to make informed choices when shopping. Whether online or in store, traders must not mislead consumers about their rights. Consumers must be able to compare prices, get redress for faulty goods, and use the 14-day cooling-off period for online purchases across the EU,” Brian McHugh, CCPC chairperson, said.
“CCPC enforcement teams carry out inspections throughout the year. Consumer reports help us to identify areas of concern and potential bad practice by traders, so we strongly encourage people to report potential consumer law breaches to us at CCPC.ie or 01 402 5555.”
The CCPC has previously published the details of 13 enforcement actions taken in 2026, including three prosecutions.
Details of all CCPC consumer protection prosecutions, undertakings, compliance notices and fixed payment notices are available at ccpc.ie/CPL
