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This week on The Moving On Method® Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Erin Morrison to discuss the complexities of conscious parenting, emphasizing the importance of self-trust, emotional awareness, and the need to prioritize the child's best interests. They explore the overwhelming noise of parenting advice and the journey towards self-compassion, sharing personal stories that highlight the challenges and growth experienced in the parenting journey. They discuss their personal journeys, the lessons learned from their children's experiences, and the significance of creating a supportive environment. Erin also introduces her new book, 'Three Minutes for Mom,' which offers practical advice for mothers seeking empowerment and connection in their parenting journey. Together they will also cover: Resiliency in children Finding empowerment in parenting How small shifts in mindset can lead to big changes AND MORE Erin Morrison, MA, EDM, CCPC, The Conscious Mom is a Certified Conscious Parenting Coach. She holds two masters degrees in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University and trained under renowned psychologist Dr. Shefali Tsabary to expand her skill set and deliver a non-judgmental, therapeutic perspective to her practice. Check out Erin's new book: "Three Minutes for Mom" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Influencers have been warned that they will face action from the consumer watchdog if they are found to be in breach of commercial content laws.Last week, we heard that former Ireland rugby captain Brian O'Driscoll had fallen foul of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC)...He was one of 26 social media influencers taken to task for alleged breaches.Are you happy that the CCPC are taking a stronger hand with influencers around labelling paid posts and content?To discuss, Andrea is joined by Mandy Maher, Owner of The Platform - an agency that represents Social Media Influencers & Content Creators, Dr Irene McCormick, Senior Lecturer in Media SETU Carlow & Course Director of BA Content Creation and Social Media and Sinead O'Moore, Host of the Stretchmarks Podcast.

This Saturday is World Consumer Rights Day, and with the CCPC revealing that 1 in 4 shoppers are still unsure of their rights when returning faulty goods, Switcher.ie shares seven myth-busting facts around refund rights, including how long you're protected under consumer law and when you're entitled to a full refund. 1. Gift recipients now have equal rights Under new legislation introduced in 2022, gift recipients now have exactly the same rights as the original buyer. If you have proof of purchase, and your gift turns out to be faulty, you can return it for a repair, exchange or refund. 2. Buying online means additional refund rights If you buy something online, you have more rights than buying from a high street store. You're entitled to a 14 day 'cooling-off period', which means you can return the item within that time, even if you've just had a change of heart. This is because you can't view the goods before committing to purchase. 3. A major fault entitles you to a full refund If your purchase turns out to be faulty or not fit for purpose and the seller can't repair or replace it, you're entitled to a full refund. You're also entitled to an automatic refund if the product you've bought has a major fault or the shop can't repair or replace it in a reasonable time. Though many retailers will do so out of goodwill, unfortunately, you have no rights if you have a change of heart, so always double-check the returns policy before buying. 4. A receipt is not the only proof of purchase If you need to provide proof of purchase, scrambling to find a crumpled receipt isn't the only option - remember you can also provide a debit or credit card statement or an emailed order confirmation. 5. You must get your refund within 14 days If you're due a refund, you must receive it within 14 days, and you have the right to insist it's in the same form as the original payment. For example, if you paid in cash, the retailer is obliged to refund you in cash. 6. After buying a faulty good, your rights last 6 years Though redress rights are stronger in the first 30 days and the first year after making a purchase, under consumer law, you're still protected for up to six years after buying a faulty product, with the retailer responsible for resolving the issue. 7. Warranties are separate from consumer rights Though product guarantees and warranties sold by retailers can offer added protection, they are separate from your statutory rights. Even if a product guarantee or warranty has expired, you may still be entitled to a repair, replacement or refund. Switcher.ie's consumer champion, Eoin Clarke, comments: "Knowing your refund rights means a better chance of securing an exchange or a refund when things go wrong, meaning not a cent of your hard-earned cash goes to waste. You're entitled to a full refund if a product has a major fault or the retailer can't repair or replace it. While redress rights are stronger in the first month and year after purchase, you're still protected for up to six years under consumer law. Remember, a bank statement or email confirmation of your order also counts as proof of purchase and buying online entitles you to additional rights, like 14 days to change your mind, with no questions asked."

This Saturday is World Consumer Rights Day, and with the CCPC revealing that 1 in 4 shoppers are still unsure of their rights when returning faulty goods, Switcher.ie shares seven myth-busting facts around refund rights, including how long you're protected under consumer law and when you're entitled to a full refund. 1. Gift recipients now have equal rights Under new legislation introduced in 2022, gift recipients now have exactly the same rights as the original buyer. If you have proof of purchase, and your gift turns out to be faulty, you can return it for a repair, exchange or refund. 2. Buying online means additional refund rights If you buy something online, you have more rights than buying from a high street store. You're entitled to a 14 day 'cooling-off period', which means you can return the item within that time, even if you've just had a change of heart. This is because you can't view the goods before committing to purchase. 3. A major fault entitles you to a full refund If your purchase turns out to be faulty or not fit for purpose and the seller can't repair or replace it, you're entitled to a full refund. You're also entitled to an automatic refund if the product you've bought has a major fault or the shop can't repair or replace it in a reasonable time. Though many retailers will do so out of goodwill, unfortunately, you have no rights if you have a change of heart, so always double-check the returns policy before buying. 4. A receipt is not the only proof of purchase If you need to provide proof of purchase, scrambling to find a crumpled receipt isn't the only option - remember you can also provide a debit or credit card statement or an emailed order confirmation. 5. You must get your refund within 14 days If you're due a refund, you must receive it within 14 days, and you have the right to insist it's in the same form as the original payment. For example, if you paid in cash, the retailer is obliged to refund you in cash. 6. After buying a faulty good, your rights last 6 years Though redress rights are stronger in the first 30 days and the first year after making a purchase, under consumer law, you're still protected for up to six years after buying a faulty product, with the retailer responsible for resolving the issue. 7. Warranties are separate from consumer rights Though product guarantees and warranties sold by retailers can offer added protection, they are separate from your statutory rights. Even if a product guarantee or warranty has expired, you may still be entitled to a repair, replacement or refund. Switcher.ie's consumer champion, Eoin Clarke, comments: "Knowing your refund rights means a better chance of securing an exchange or a refund when things go wrong, meaning not a cent of your hard-earned cash goes to waste. You're entitled to a full refund if a product has a major fault or the retailer can't repair or replace it. While redress rights are stronger in the first month and year after purchase, you're still protected for up to six years under consumer law. Remember, a bank statement or email confirmation of your order also counts as proof of purchase and buying online entitles you to additional rights, like 14 days to change your mind, with no questions asked." More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

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Grainne Griffin, Director of Communications with the CCPC, on the Commission's 2024 Helpline Report.

Ticketmaster, Eir and Ryanair are at the top of a list of companies with the most complaints in a list compiled by the CCPC in its Consumer Helpline Report.Many complaints have been submitted over 2024, but do we in Ireland complain enough, or do we prefer not to make a fuss?Siobhan Maguire, Consumer Journalist, joins Kieran to discuss.

It's World Consumer Rights day this weekend - do you know yours? Or are you the ‘shrug your shoulders' type once you discover you were treated badly or bought faulty goods? The Consumer Watchdog the CCPC was up last year by 13% to 44,247. The number one complaint concerned cars and the amount in question was a substantial €6,000 on average. Speaking to Joe this morning wasGrainne Griffin from the CCPC.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is calling for the creation of a free, state-run database to help second-hand car buyers access vital vehicle history information. In a newly launched report, the consumer watchdog aims to "close the knowledge gap" by providing details such as mileage readings, write-off status, past accidents, and safety recalls. Currently, much of this data is either unavailable or only accessible for a fee from commercial providers. The CCPC argues that greater transparency would protect consumers and improve road safety by reducing the number of dangerous or misrepresented vehicles on Irish roads. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Derek Considine, of Derek Considine Car Sales Ltd in Miltown Malbay and Michael Breen, of N18 Autos in Newmarket-on-Fergus. Photo (C): Erik Mclean from Pexels via Canva

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The Dublin office of global law firm Taylor Wessing has advised on multiple high-profile deals in 2024, cementing its position as a leading law firm in Ireland for complex domestic and cross-border transactionalwork. Taylor Wessing Ireland was instrumental in delivering deals such as RIP.ie's sale to the Irish Times Group, Sherweb's acquisition of MicroWarehouse, and the acquisition of Mahon Retail Park. These market-leading transactions are a testament to the global law firm's commitment to expanding its Irish operations, while showcasing the depth of its legal expertise. The firm experienced strong growth in its banking and finance, corporate, disputes, IP, data, real estate, patents and tax capabilities, while solidifying its status as a pre-eminent law firm in its key sectors of technology, life sciences, healthcare and real estate. Highlight transactions on which Taylor Wessing Ireland advised include: Banking and Finance Global financial institution, ING Bank N.V's €55 million facility loan to an investment fund managed by Ireland's largest life insurance and pensions provider, Irish Life. The loan was used to refinance existing facilities in respect of Fernbank PRS, a residential development located in South Dublin. Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Ireland's leading online platform for death notices, RIP.ie, on its sale to the Irish Times Group. Leading global cloud solutions provider, Sherweb, on its acquisition of MicroWarehouse, a prominent player in the Irish cloud technology market. Customer communications technology provider serving financial and regulation industries Mail Metrics, on its acquisition of Adare SEC and a simultaneous equity investment by MML and debt financing by AIB and Bank of Ireland. The management team of Kyte Powertech, a leading manufacturer of distribution transformer solutions, on its sale to R&S Group, a leading provider of electrical infrastructure products headquartered in Switzerland. Activist investor, Engine Capital, on its agreement with drinks company C&C. ATC, a leading energy efficiency, heating and related automated solutions business headquartered in Dublin, on LED Group's acquisition of the company (subject to CCPC approval). LED Group is a leading platform for energy transition solutions backed by Oaktree Capital Management. Real Estate and Real Estate Finance French real estate investment fund, Corum Origin, on its €50 million acquisition of Mahon Retail Park from Ireland's leading commercial property company, IPUT. A number of global real estate investment managers on several deals including: a €100 million refinancing of a landmark development in a prime South Dublin location; a €100+ million refinancing of a landmark mixed-use development in Dublin city centre; an €80+ million financing of a logistics park in Dublin; and a Dublin city centre landmark hotel refinancing. Leading Irish investment and development partner, Elkstone through its investment fund, Geminiville Limited, on the sale of its development lands in Barna, on the outskirts of Galway. Global investment firm, Investcorp, on the acquisition and financing by Capital flow, of two retail parks from US investment group, Davidson Kempner. Advised on lease or sale and leaseback agreements for various clients, including Corum (in relation to the lease of office space at George's Quay House to Personio) and Appeals Centre Europe (in relation to the lease of new office space from Kennedy Wilson). Commenting on the extent of Taylor Wessing Ireland's activity throughout 2024, Adam Griffiths, Partner and Head of the Dublin office said: "2024 has been a year of significant growth for Taylor Wessing Ireland. I want to take a moment to congratulate our clients on a successful year and the key milestones they have achieved. As we look to 2025, Taylor Wessing Ireland remains committed to supporting our clients in their future ventures, leveraging the expertise of our partners to help them prosper and grow." Founded and led ...

Joe chats with producer Anne-Marie and Grainne Griffin from the CCPC about retailers around Limerick charging customers for paper bags. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The report of Mario Draghi, first published in September 2024, states that competition policy must adapt to ensure greater focus on fostering innovation and restoring the EU's long-term competitiveness. Many of the ideas in this report have featured heavily in the mission letters sent by European commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Commissioners-designate. This panel of experts explores how concepts in the Draghi report may be incorporated into any future Commission guidelines and how the report will influence the new Commission's approach to competition enforcement. The panel also reflects on whether Europe's competition policy harms its competitiveness or whether it offers an avenue through which to boost Europe's competitiveness. This panel event is hosted in conjunction with the Economic Regulators Network (ERN). About the Speakers: Olivier Guersent is the Director-General of the Directorate General for Competition. He joined the European Commission in 1992 and was initially with the “Merger Task Force” in the Directorate-General for Competition. From 2010 to 2014, he was the head of the private office of Michel Barnier, Commissioner for Internal Market and Service. Having held the position of Deputy Director-General since July 2014, Olivier has been Director-General of the Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Service and Capital Markets Union from September 2015 to December 2019. Brian McHugh was appointed Chair of the Irish NCA, the CCPC in August 2023, having previously served as a Member of the CCPC from 2017. Prior to his appointment to the CCPC, he spent 15 years in Northern Ireland's Utility Regulator, the body responsible for both regulating the gas, electricity and water utility industries in Northern Ireland. During his time at the Utility Regulator, Brian was Director of Gas and Director of Finance & Network Assets. Brian holds a BA in Economics from Trinity College, Dublin, and an MSc in Energy Economics from the University of Surrey. Professor Imelda Maher is the Sutherland Full Professor of European Law and Director of the UCD Dublin European Institute. She is a member of the Royal Irish Academy and has been Senior Vice President since 2023. She is an honorary bencher of Middle Temple London, and she serves on the Advisory Board of the Cambridge Centre for European Legal Studies, the Max Planck Institute of Innovation and Competition, Munich, and the Institute for Consumer Antitrust Studies, Loyola University, Chicago. Professor Maher was the first Irish woman to become President of the Society of Legal Scholars of the UK and Ireland (2016-2017), the largest scholarly society of common law lawyers in Europe and is a founding member of the European Law Institute, Vienna. Loretta O'Sullivan is the Chief Economist and Partner at EY Ireland. Loretta has been working in the economics field for almost 20 years in both the public and private sectors, on a wide range of Irish, European and global issues. She was previously the Chief Economist at Bank of Ireland and the Senior Economist in the Monetary Policy and International Relations Division at the Central Bank of Ireland. Loretta holds a PhD in Economics from Trinity College Dublin and an MA in Policy, Management and Government from the University of York.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has launched legal proceedings against a number of retailers nationwide for breaking sales pricing laws during Black Friday and January sales.Brian McHugh, chair of the CCPC, joins The Last Word to discuss the legal requirements retailers must stick to when displaying discounts.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is taking retailers to court in January for breaching pricing laws on last year's Black Friday and holiday season. They are now warning consumers to watch out more price breaches this year Joining Newstalk breakfast to discuss is Brian McHugh, Chair of the Consumer and Competition Protection Commission

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is taking retailers to court in January for breaching pricing laws on last year's Black Friday and holiday season. They are now warning consumers to watch out more price breaches this year Joining Newstalk breakfast to discuss is Brian McHugh, Chair of the Consumer and Competition Protection Commission

Today on the show - As we enter the final hours of the election campaign Tadhg McNally of the Irish Examiner spoke to Alan about how candidates can use the final hours to sell themselves to the electorate , Dublin Rape Crisis Centre described as demoralizing that fact that 80% of sexual offences are left unsolved and the CCPC warned listeners to pay due care and attention to their transactions on Black Friday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grainne Griffin from the CCPC chats with Joe about distinguishing a genuine bargain during Black Friday and Cyber Monday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Advertising Standards Authority, the independent advertising self-regulatory body responsible for promoting, regulating and enforcing the highest standards of marketing communications in Ireland, is hosting a free webinar on Influencer Marketing that will discuss guidelines for commercial content on social media, how to correctly label ads on social media, and the importance of trust and transparency in influencer marketing. The webinar, taking place on Thursday, 7th November, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, will be of interest to brands, seasoned influencers, and emerging content creators alike. It will offer expert insight into advertising guidelines for influencers, helping participants gain a clear understanding of what #ad means, how to label commercial content correctly, and the responsibilities involved in promoting products or services on social media. The panel will consist of: Garron Noone, Musician, Comedian and Content Creator, will talk about his experience as a content creator in Ireland Scott Guthrie, Director General of Influencer Marketing Trade Body, will moderate the discussion Orla Twomey, Chief Executive of the Advertising Standards Authority, will discuss the organisation's ongoing work in the influencer marketing, as well as the new Guidance on Influencer Advertising and Marketing for influencers that was launched last year in collaboration with the CCPC and Advertising Standards Authority Mark Walsh, Head of Marketing Insights Unit at CCPC, will provide an overview on consumer protection laws and misleading information A Q&A discussion will also take place This webinar follows the release of new influencer Guidance introduced last year by the Advertising Standards Authority and CCPC. Designed to clarify compliance requirements for influencers, brands and advertising partners, the Guidance outlines key standards for transparency, accuracy and responsible messaging in social media marketing. The Advertising Standards Authority also won the Collaboration Award at the European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA) Best Practice Awards 2024 for the Guidance. To reserve your space on the webinar, please visit: https://dv4-com.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4pbzVpnjTvqbJBKxoz-xmQ#/registration.

Are you doing enough to prepare for your retirement?A survey from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission shows that one in 10 people between the ages of 45 and 64 don't have a pension, but is just having a pension even enough?Grainne Griffin, Director of Communications at CCPC joins Andrea to discuss.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2987jc49 Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com An investigation into the sale of Oasis tickets has been launched. Imscrúdú ar dhíol thicéid Oasis curtha ar bun. The CCPC, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, has launched an investigation into the sale of tickets for the Oasis concert by Ticketmaster last weekend. Tá imscrúdú curtha ar bun ag an CCPC, an Coimisiún um Iomaíocht agus Cosaint Tomhaltóirí, faoi dhíol na dticéad do cheolchoirm Oasis ag Ticketmaster, an deireadh seachtain seo caite. The Commission says it has received more than 100 complaints about the sale of tickets and after reviewing those complaints an investigation has been launched. Deir an Coimisiún go bhfuil níos mó ná 100 gearán faighe acu faoi dhíol na dticéad agus tar éis na ngearán sin a athbhreithniú gur cuireadh an t-imscrúdú ar bun. "The CCPC has reviewed more than 100 contacts from consumers who are very disappointed and frustrated at what they have been put through when trying to buy tickets for Oasis concerts," said Brian McHugh, Chair of the CCPC. "Tá athbhreithniú déanta ag an CCPC ar níos mó ná 100 teagmháil ó thomhaltóirí a bhfuil an-díomá agus frustrachas orthu maidir lenar cuireadh orthu agus iad ar thóir ticéid a cheannach do cheolchoirmeacha Oasis," a dúirt Brian McHugh, Cathaoirleach an CCPC. "Although companies in Ireland are allowed to respond to market demand, there are legitimate concerns about how consumers have been treated and we have decided that a thorough investigation is needed, said Mr McHugh." "Cé go gceadaítear do chuideachtaí in Éirinn freagairt d'éileamh an mhargaidh, tá imní dlisteanach ann faoin gcaoi ar caitheadh le tomhaltóirí agus tá cinneadh déanta againn go bhfuil gá le himscrúdú domhain, a dúirt an tUas McHugh." "If it becomes clear that consumer protection laws have been breached, we will take action", he said on Saturday morning when tickets were sold for the two shows in Ireland at Oasis, which is reuniting with him. "Má thagann sé chun solais gur sáraíodh dlíthe cosanta tomhaltóirí, déanfaimid beart",a dúirt sé Máidin Dé Sathairn a cuireadh ticéid don dá sheó in Éirinn ag Oasis, atá ag teacht le chéile arís lena aghaidh. But fans soon turned to social media and other platforms to express frustration with the sales process, particularly the high prices being asked for some of the tickets for the Croke Park shows. Ach níorbh fhada gur iompaigh an lucht leanúna ar na meáin shóisialta agus ardáin eile chun frustrachas faoin bpróiseas díolacháin a chur in iúl, go háirithe na praghsanna arda a bhí á lorg do chuid de na ticéid do sheónna Pháirc an Chrócaigh. The CCPC said the commission was grateful to consumers who took the time to call or email our helpline to share their own story. Dúírt an CCPC go raibh an coimisiún buíoch de thomhaltóirí a thóg an t-am glaoch nó ríomhphost a chur ar ár líne chabhrach chun a scéal féin a roinnt leo. The CCPC also said that it would welcome written comments and any supporting material from consumers about how it was for them to buy tickets or try to buy a ticket for the Oasisi shows on the weekend of 31 August 2024. Dúirt an CCPC freisin go gcuirfí fáilte roimh thuairimí i scríbhinn agus aon ábhar tacaíochta ó thomhaltóirí faoi mar a bhí sé dóibh ticéid a cheannach nó iarracht a dhéanamh ticéad a cheannach do sheóanna Oasisi deireadh seachtaine an 31 Lúnasa 2024. The Commission said consumers can send this to the investigation team at CEDinvestigation@ccpc.ie. Dúirt an Coimisiún gur féidir le tomhaltóirí é seo a sheoladh chuig an bhfoireann imscrúdaithe ag CEDinvestigation@ccpc.ie.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) have announced they are launching an investigation into Ticketmaster Ireland and their handling of the Oasis ticket sales...Joining guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss is Sinead Ryan, Columnist Columnist and Presenter of The Home Show on Newstalk.

The sales window for Oasis's two Irish reunion gigs in Croke Park opened at 8am on Saturday morning and within minutes, 500,000 had joined the queue - all looking to get their hands on one of the 160,000 available tickets. Although tickets had been advertised as being priced from €86.50 subject to service charges, some tickets appeared to almost triple in price - with standing tickets originally set at €176 jumping to over €400. The reason for this is dynamic pricing which is a strategy commonly used by hotels and airlines whereby products don't have set prices but rather can have their prices adjusted by the seller subject to changing demand. This is in line with Irish consumer law as long as an accurate price is displayed to the consumer in advance of the sale so the consumer can decide whether or not they want to proceed. Responding to the controversy however, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission says there are "legitimate concerns around the consumer experiences" of the Oasis ticket sale and that it's "actively reviewing the situation". Tulla Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley has written to the CCPC requesting an investigation into what he calls the "ticket sales stunt". He says political representatives across the board must work together to ensure Ireland doesn't become the "Wild West" when it comes to concert ticket sales. Taoiseach Simon Harris has admitted the debaccle has left a "bad taste in the mouths of people" and has supported calls for a review into Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation Entertainment. The company also owns the concerts' promoter, MCD Productions. Ennis native, singer-songwriter and founding member of Stocktons Wing, Mike Hanrahan, fears if people are forced to pay such high prices for popular concerts, they'll be less inclined to support smaller artists.

Gráinne Griffin, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Director of Communications discusses the findings of their latest Consumer Helpline Report.

Today on the show - The CCPC spoke to us about the main queries and complaints that consumers reported to them this year. Sinn Fein's Chris Andrews told us why they believe their proposals for a subsidised activities card will help parents with the rising cost of living and the Irish Penal Reform Trust spoke about the recurring issues within the prison after 10 prisoners were hospitalised with suspected overdoses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22,000 consumers have complained about a product or service they received in the first half of this year according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. That's up nearly a fifth on last year. The most complained about sectors were vehicles and transport and then telecoms and broadband. Joe discusses these findings with Grainne Griffin from the CCPC.

Grainne Griffin, Director of Communications with the CCPC, discusses a ban on the marketing and sale of amber bead jewellery by Irish retailers as teething aids for small children.

Understanding the implications of the 2024 Federal Budget and its proposed changes to capital gains taxation is crucial for individuals and corporations alike. In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the Canadian federal budget for 2024 and its impact on capital gains taxation. In our conversation, we discuss the technical details of capital gains taxation and its historical context and offer practical advice for navigating the proposed changes in the 2024 federal budget. We discuss the increase in the capital gains inclusion rate and how these changes will affect individual investors and corporations. Discover the mechanics of capital gains tax in Canada, essential tax planning strategies, the importance of diversified tax exposure, and the concept of capital gains harvesting. Gain insights into the impact of the changes on the retirement plans of incorporated business owners and professionals, the role of optimal compensation in realizing capital gains, and approaches for navigating the proposed changes. Join us as we delve into the complexity of tax planning for incorporated business owners and the importance of long-term projections, personalized advice, and strategic decision-making for realizing a capital gain. Tune in now! Key Points From This Episode: (0:00:00) Overview of the changes and their relevance for Canadian investors.  (0:07:59) How capital gains tax works in Canada and its impact on taxable income.  (0:13:34) Reasons for the variation of capital gains inclusion rates.  (0:18:18) The differences in tax treatment for individuals versus corporations.  (0:22:41) Capital gains in a CCPC, how it works, and the role of a shareholder.  (0:29:36) Implications of the changes on Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in Canada.  (0:37:58) Learn about the ‘breakeven horizon' and essential capital gain considerations.  (0:46:35) Capital gain harvesting and how optimal compensation ties into it.  (0:58:17) Explore the trade-offs of realizing a large capital gain and tax-reducing strategies.  (1:12:30) Hear case studies that illustrate the application of various tax-reducing strategies.  (1:29:56) Impact of capital gains inclusion rates on retirement planning for CCPCs.  (1:37:36) Final takeaways and tax planning recommendations.    Links From Today's Episode: Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p Dr. Mark Soth (The Loonie Doctor) — https://www.looniedoctor.ca/ Dr. Mark on X — https://x.com/LoonieDoctor Benjamin Felix — https://www.pwlcapital.com/author/benjamin-felix/  Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Episode 10 & 11: Case Conference — https://moneyscope.ca/2024/04/12/ep-10-11-case-conference-corporate-investing-puzzle-pieces/ Episode 13: Optimal Compensation from a CCPC — https://moneyscope.ca/2024/04/26/episode-13-optimal-compensation-from-a-ccpc/ Rational Reminder: Episode 304 — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/304 The Loonie Doctor Calculators — https://www.looniedoctor.ca/canadian-financial-calculators/#tax Realize or Defer Capital Gains Calculator — https://research-tools.pwlcapital.com/research/realize-gain Conquest Planning — https://conquestplanning.com  

We hear from Grainne Griffin, Director of Communications at the CCPC.

Brian McHugh, CCPC Chairperson, on the reasons behind the decision to block the sale of a car park near Dublin Airport to DAA.

Sinn Fein Transport spokesman Martin Kenny on the CCPC decision to block DAA deal to buy carpark site

Ryanair and Eir are just some of the top complained about companies in Ireland.Gráinne Griffin, director of communications with the CCPC joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Brian McHugh, Chairperson of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, discusses its new report into consumer detriment in Ireland.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has called on hurling and camogie players to end the use of all ‘Gola' branded helmets immediately. The helmets, a copy of the old Cooper Helmet, are NOT made by the company Gola and are often sold online and can lead to a risk of serious injury to face, head, and eyes. The CCPC said that counterfeit ‘Gola' branding has been added to several “substandard, retro-styled helmets” which do not meet the necessary safety requirements. Brendan Kelly, managing partner of Cooper Helmets in Ballinasloe. Spoke to Ollie Turner this afternoon and he told Ollie that it was a great day for Cooper.

We've been speaking to Grainne Griffin Director of Communications with the CCPC who says fraudsters can mimic a genuine website.

Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I'm your host, Matt Barnes, and today, I'm joined by an exceptional guest who has spent nearly three decades in the nonprofit domain and is a CEO, podcast host, and active Forbes contributor. In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Rob Harter, CEO of CPCC, a nonprofit organization in Utah. They discuss the impact of COVID-19 on their services, the importance of collaboration with other nonprofits, and finding joy and purpose in nonprofit work. Dr. Harter shares personal experiences and insights on meeting community needs and staying inspired. So sit back, relax, and let's jump right into it.

A new report today by the CCPC reveals that 1 in 3 people are ‘just getting by financially' Founder of the Peter McVerry Trust and Social Campaigner gave his reaction to the findings of the report with Shane this morning.

Thia Hennessy, Professor of Agri-Food Economics at Cork University Business School, discusses new CCPC report which finds food prices in Ireland remain high in international context.

Francess McDonnell and Aisling O'Brien bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture, which this week include: - Retailers cut milk and butter prices - CCPC examining fertiliser sector complaints - 41,000 farmers apply for liming scheme - Dutch farmers to be paid to stop breeding - 600 landowners object to zoned land tax - Creosote ban for farm fencing comes into force Rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture and visit Agriland.ie for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-farming-week/message

Dr. Rob Harter, from Nonprofit Leadership Podcast and CCPC non-profit organization, shares with the Grant Writing & Funding Changemakers how to increase funding for your nonprofit. As a nonprofit leader in the nonprofit space for that past 26 years, Dr. Rob Harter has some amazing tools in his toolbox to grow funding for nonprofit organizations. -------------------------------------------------- ✨

Kevin O'Brien, Member of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), on new guidance on influencer marketing in Ireland to ensure that brand requirements for paid social media content are in line with the law.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has published its social media influencers report, which found that failure to label ads is widespread throughout the industry. “Other people follow influencers, I follow people that are of interest to me” Just 10% of consumers trust the information provided by influencers. However, while consumers distrust influencers in general, they do appear to trust the influencers that they follow. Research found that consumers are reluctant to use the word “influencers” in reference to personalities they follow on social media platforms, preferring instead to use terms such as “interactive celebrities”, “people of interest”. That consumers did not readily agree that such terms were interchangeable with the term “influencer” suggests they may be overconfident in their ability to recognise influencer advertising and may be vulnerable to misleading practices. Almost 50% of influencer ad content not tagged as advertising 48.4% of the commercial content reviewed by the CCPC was not labelled as advertising in any way. Poor levels of labelling relating to influencers' marketing of their own brands was an area of particular concern identified in the research. The CCPC's wide-ranging research also reveals that many consumers who bought as a result of influencer promotions feel they were misled in their purchases. However, consumers say they can be reluctant to report such issues to a regulatory authority such as the CCPC, preferring instead to unfollow such influencers. Consumers raised specific concerns around influencers promoting cryptocurrencies and other financial products, particularly when the influencer had no experience in the area. Guidance needed for users and influencers Consumers and influencers interviewed for the research agreed that clear guidance would be beneficial for everyone, particularly for more vulnerable social media users (e.g. children and teenagers). This research also suggests that requiring influencers to use a small number of tags, such as #advertisement, #AD and #PaidPartnership, would reduce inconsistencies in labelling methods amongst influencers, particularly for when influencers promote their own brands. Kevin O'Brien, Member of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, said: “This research shows that influencer marketing is constantly evolving and as such influencers and consumers alike need clarification in relation to the labelling of social media advertisements. “Platforms and brands must take greater responsibility for educating and informing their users and consumers, and must support influencers in clearly and consistently labelling paid content. We will monitor social media platforms for progress in this area. It's crucial that platforms, brands, influencers and agents understand their responsibilities and abide by the law. We will also work with the ASAI to develop guidance which will provide greater clarity in relation to responsibilities and requirements.” Orla Twomey, Chief Executive at The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland, said: “Influencer marketing has accelerated exponentially in more recent years, having originally developed in a more organic and unstructured way in the domestic market. The need for transparency and clarity from influencers regarding social media advertisements is greater than ever and plays an essential part in increasing consumers' trust in advertising they are seeing and hearing. Consequently, and notwithstanding the levels of required disclosure by influencers, it is concerning to learn from this survey that the level of trust that consumers have in information they receive from influencers is as low as 10%. “The research reveals that while there is a need for more consistency in transparency from influencers with regard to labelling their sponsored content clearly and correctly, there is also demand for more guidance and education for both consumers and influencers alike in this space. We ar...

Pastor Mock gives an overview of Cross Creek's ministries, and answers questions.

Grainne Griffin, Director of Communications at the CCPC, urges Ulster Bank and KBC current account customers to take action on switching banks.

Synopsis: The titular wire starts to yield results. Wallace is rattled by the consequences of his actions. Johnny is back in the game. Daniels stands up to Rawls and puts the case above his career. Our Guest: Jason Goodrick shares some the deep knowledge he's acquired from his long history of public service and serving as director of a police oversight body in Cleveland. Footnotes: 100 Years of Police Reform in Cleveland: Video Presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBzjF9APHLk PDF Supplement: https://clecpc.org/wp-content/uploads/CPC-100-Years-Presentation.pdf Follow and learn more about the CCPC: https://clecpc.org/ https://twitter.com/216cpc/ https://www.facebook.com/216cpc/ Visit walkingthewirepod.com to connect with BZ and Philip, follow the show on social media, or become a Patreon. Send us your cover of Way Down In the Hole, and we'll consider it for use in a future episode!

Beannacht an Choimisiúin Iomaíochta agus Cosaint Tomhaltóirí, an CCPC, faighte ag árdán nua baincéireachta don fón póca, Synch, comhpáirtíocht de chuid na 4 phríomh bhainc in Éirinn.

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