Some PTSB bank customers have been facing delays in processing payments today due to a technical issue. The problem, linked to a third-party payments provider, is causing disruptions for some customers attempting to send or receive SEPA payments. SEPA, the Single Euro Payments Area, is a crucial system for euro transactions across the EU. The … Read more
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is set to take several nationwide retailers to court in January 2025 for allegedly breaching sales pricing laws during the 2023-2024 winter sales season. According to The Journal, following extensive online and in-store inspections during last year’s Black Friday and January sales, the consumer watchdog discovered significant pricing … Read more
As Black Friday approaches, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland is calling on shoppers to adopt sustainable habits by responsibly recycling old electronics when buying new ones. The organisation highlights the importance of minimising e-waste, especially during the holiday shopping season, when electronics sales surge. According to WEEE Ireland, nearly half of Ireland’s small … Read more
The Revenue department has warned online shoppers to be wary of Black Friday deals that seem too good to be true. The warning comes as Revenue’s customs teams report significant seizures of counterfeit items and drugs this year. Buyers risk purchasing counterfeit goods or incurring unexpected charges like customs duty and VAT.Revenue’s operations at An … Read more