Ireland Consumer Enforcement and Government Bodies
Below is a list of consumer enforcement and government bodies in Ireland. Please click the links below to read more information on that organisation. If you can not see what you are look for please do not hesitate to contact us to see if we can help further.
The National Consumer Agency (NCA)
The National Consumer Agency (NCA) is a statutory body established by the Irish Government in May 2007. It aims to defend consumer interests in Ireland.
The National Car Testing Service
Applus+ Car Testing Service Ltd, is responsible for the operation of the compulsory vehicle inspection programme in Ireland.
Commission for Energy Regulation
The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) is the independent body responsible for overseeing the liberalisation of Ireland's energy sector. The CER is the regulator for the electricity and natural gas sectors in Ireland.
Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources
The department is responsible for the policy on communications, broadcasting and energy.
The Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has responsibility for the Telecommunications, Broadcasting and Energy sectors. It regulates, protects and develops the Natural Resources of Ireland.
For further information regarding the department please feel free to contact us.
Department of Finance
This department is responsible for the policy relating to consumer credit and the solvency of all financial institutions.
Department of Health and Children
The Department of Health and Children is a statutory body which supports the Minister for Health and Children informing and evaluating policies for health services.
Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform is responsible for providing the courts service.
The Financial Regulator
The Financial Regulator’s remit includes monitoring the financial soundness of individual institutions, in addition to wide-ranging consumer protection powers.
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland
The principal function of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is to take all reasonable steps to ensure that food produced, distributed or marketed in Ireland meets the highest standards of food safety and hygiene reasonably available and to ensure that food complies with legal requirements, or where appropriate with recognised codes of good practice.
Irish Medicines Board
The fundamental role of the Irish Medicines Board (IMB) is to protect and enhance public and animal health through the regulation of human and veterinary medical products.
Office of Tobacco Control
The Office of Tobacco control was put in place to assist in promoting a tobacco free society in Ireland.
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI)
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) was established on October 1st 2009, as an independent regulator for radio and television broadcasters in Ireland.
The Commission for Aviation Regulation
The Commission for Aviation Regulation regulates certain aspects of the aviation and travel trade sectors in Ireland.
