The Consumers’ Association of Ireland (CAI) UB ‘Class Action’ Initiative

July 2012

PRESS RELEASE The Consumers’ Association of Ireland (CAI) UB ‘Class Action’ Initiative   Our CEO reported in the course of a Morning Ireland interview that there were some 3000 + complaints…

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Consumer tips for the 2012 Olympic Games

July 2012

European Commission publicises key consumer tips for visitors to the 2012 Olympic Games Visitors to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will no doubt want to purchase many attractive…

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Letter from the CAI to our members

June 2012

1st June 2012 Dear Member The Consumers’ Association of Ireland (CAI) has endeavoured to represent the interests of Irish consumers for over 45 years. It is therefore with great regret…

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Central Bank survey

June 2012

The Central Bank of Ireland is to undertake a survey based on a sample of 2,000 Irish households with mortgage debt. The purpose of the survey is to identify any…

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Heed the label on cholesterol reducing products

June 2012

Consumers are urged to read labels and follow the advice given on products marketed to help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol that contain plant sterols or stanols. Such products include Benecol…

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Letter from CAI to Mr Richard Bruton TD

June 2012

Mr Richard Bruton TD Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Kildare Street Dublin 2   28th May 2012.   Dear Minister Bruton, As our…

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Logging in to the CAI website

June 2012

Here’s a reminder for longstanding members on how to log in to the CAI website. Your username is your surname followed by the first letter of your first name. For…

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TOP TIPS for travelling football fans

June 2012

European Commission and UEFA launch “Consumer Tips” for fans travelling to EURO 2012. Today, EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, John Dalli and UEFA President, Michel Platini launch an…

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Is popcorn healthy?

May 2012

Is popcorn a healthy snack? Well it can be. Research discussed at a meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) earlier this year found that popcorn can be a very…

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The Car Tax is How Much?!!…

May 2012

The New York International Auto Show took place inNew Yorklast month and it was there that the flying car, the Transition, pioneered by US company Terrafugia, made a guest appearance….

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