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Ombudsman
Is a person who investigates complaints of
unfair treatment form various organisations.
Service is free.
However the complainant must have all ready
tried to resolve the dispute before the
ombudsman can act.
Consumers Association of
Ireland
The Consumer Association of Ireland was set up to
protect consumers. Its main functions are to:
Help consumers understand their rights.
Help the government plan new consumer laws.
Produce a monthly magazine called Consumer Choice.
Trade Associations
A trade association is an organisation that represents all the
firms that sell a particular product, e.g. car dealers.
Consumers can complain to the relevant association if
standards are not being met.
Solicitor
The consumer can hire a solicitor and bring the retailer to
court.
If the dispute is more than 2,000 then the consumer must
hire a solicitor.
Find out more at www.courts.ie
Recap
Legislative and non-legislative methods of solving conflict.
Ombudsman
Trade Assciations
National Consumer Agency
Small Claims Court
Solicitor