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What does the Consumer Protection Act 2007 prohibit?
What does the Consumer Protection Act 2007 prohibit?
Which agency is responsible for enforcing consumer law?
Which agency is responsible for enforcing consumer law?
What type of practices does the Consumer Protection Act aim to prohibit?
What type of practices does the Consumer Protection Act aim to prohibit?
What is one of the roles of the Consumer and Competition Protection Commission (CCPC)?
What is one of the roles of the Consumer and Competition Protection Commission (CCPC)?
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Which of the following is NOT a method for resolving complaints mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a method for resolving complaints mentioned?
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Which of the following actions does the CCPC take for non-legislative complaint resolution?
Which of the following actions does the CCPC take for non-legislative complaint resolution?
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What does the term 'false prices' pertain to in the context of consumer protection?
What does the term 'false prices' pertain to in the context of consumer protection?
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Which of the following is a legislative function of the CCPC?
Which of the following is a legislative function of the CCPC?
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What is the consumer entitled to if a repair is deemed unsatisfactory?
What is the consumer entitled to if a repair is deemed unsatisfactory?
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What remedy is available if the goods are not of merchantable quality?
What remedy is available if the goods are not of merchantable quality?
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What does 'performance' imply in the context of a contract?
What does 'performance' imply in the context of a contract?
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What occurs when both parties agree to terminate a contract?
What occurs when both parties agree to terminate a contract?
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What can a consumer do if a condition of the contract is broken, like receiving the wrong color item?
What can a consumer do if a condition of the contract is broken, like receiving the wrong color item?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a remedy for breach of contract?
Which of the following is NOT considered a remedy for breach of contract?
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What is the potential action if financial loss is incurred due to breach of contract?
What is the potential action if financial loss is incurred due to breach of contract?
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What happens when a warranty is breached in a contract?
What happens when a warranty is breached in a contract?
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If a product received does not match the one ordered, what can the consumer do?
If a product received does not match the one ordered, what can the consumer do?
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What does frustration in a contract typically involve?
What does frustration in a contract typically involve?
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What is a condition in the context of a contract?
What is a condition in the context of a contract?
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What does the term 'caveat emptor' imply for consumers?
What does the term 'caveat emptor' imply for consumers?
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What does seeking specific performance involve?
What does seeking specific performance involve?
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What is the maximum claim amount that the Small Claims Court can handle?
What is the maximum claim amount that the Small Claims Court can handle?
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What is the cost to bring a case to the Small Claims Court?
What is the cost to bring a case to the Small Claims Court?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of retailers?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of retailers?
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Which of the following is a requirement under the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980?
Which of the following is a requirement under the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980?
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What is meant by 'merchantable quality' in relation to goods?
What is meant by 'merchantable quality' in relation to goods?
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What are consumers entitled to when a fault is found in a product?
What are consumers entitled to when a fault is found in a product?
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What is one of the main advisory roles of the agency dealing with businesses?
What is one of the main advisory roles of the agency dealing with businesses?
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Which of the following is NOT a condition that goods must satisfy according to the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act?
Which of the following is NOT a condition that goods must satisfy according to the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act?
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Under what condition are unsolicited goods permissible in relation to consumer rights?
Under what condition are unsolicited goods permissible in relation to consumer rights?
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What kind of intervention does the Small Claims Court support?
What kind of intervention does the Small Claims Court support?
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Consumer Protection Act 2007
Consumer Protection Act 2007
A law protecting consumers from unfair practices.
False Description
False Description
Providing inaccurate or misleading information about a product or service.
False Prices
False Prices
Setting prices deceptively or misleadingly.
Code of Practice
Code of Practice
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Misleading Advertising
Misleading Advertising
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Aggressive Practices
Aggressive Practices
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CCPC (Consumer and Competition Protection Commission)
CCPC (Consumer and Competition Protection Commission)
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Resolving Complaints
Resolving Complaints
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Frustration of Contract
Frustration of Contract
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Breach of Contract
Breach of Contract
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Condition (in a contract)
Condition (in a contract)
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Specific Performance
Specific Performance
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Termination of Contract
Termination of Contract
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What does a consumer have the right to if a repair isn't satisfactory?
What does a consumer have the right to if a repair isn't satisfactory?
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What is a replacement?
What is a replacement?
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When is a full refund entitled?
When is a full refund entitled?
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What is the outcome of 'Performance' in a contract?
What is the outcome of 'Performance' in a contract?
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What does it mean to 'Terminate a Contract by Agreement'?
What does it mean to 'Terminate a Contract by Agreement'?
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What is 'Rescinding (Cancelling) a Contract'?
What is 'Rescinding (Cancelling) a Contract'?
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How can someone sue for financial compensation?
How can someone sue for financial compensation?
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What's a 'Remedies for Breach of Contract'?
What's a 'Remedies for Breach of Contract'?
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Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980
Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980
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Merchantable Quality
Merchantable Quality
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Fit for Purpose
Fit for Purpose
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As Described
As Described
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Legal Ownership and Quiet Possession
Legal Ownership and Quiet Possession
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Consumer Rights
Consumer Rights
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Retailer Responsibilities
Retailer Responsibilities
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What are some ways to resolve a complaint?
What are some ways to resolve a complaint?
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Illegal Signs
Illegal Signs
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Guarantees
Guarantees
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Study Notes
Chapter 2 - Resolving Conflict (Market Place)
- Consumer Protection Act 2007: This act prohibits false descriptions, false prices, misleading advertising, and aggressive practices.
- Consumer and Competition Protection Commission (CCPC): This agency promotes and protects consumer interests, enforces consumer law, investigates business offenses, advises businesses on law implementation, and advises decision-makers on new legislation.
- Resolving Complaints (Non-Legislative): Methods include negotiation, letter of complaint, and third-party intervention.
- Resolving Complaints (Legislative): Methods include filing complaints with the CCPC, Office of the Ombudsman, and Small Claims Court (claims up to €2000).
Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980
- Rights of Consumers: Goods must be merchantable quality, fit for purpose, as described, and with legal ownership and possession. Services must be provided with necessary skills, due care, and of merchantable quality.
- Responsibilities of Retailers: Retailers must address defects, respect consumer rights, and deal with complaints appropriately. Illegal signs are prohibited.
- Remedies: Repairs, replacements, or refunds are available for unsatisfactory goods or services as determined by the business.
Law of Contract
- Offer: Can be verbal, written, or implied.
- Acceptance: Agreement to all terms of the offer. Can be verbal, written, or implied.
- Consideration: Exchange of something of value between parties.
- Intention to Contract: Both parties intend to create binding agreement. This is generally present for business transactions, not necessarily social agreements.
- Legality of Form: Some contracts need to be in writing for legal enforcement, such as for buying a house.
- Capacity to Contract: Parties must be of sound mind and not under influence, and have legal capacity to contract.
- Consent to Contract: Each party enters a contract voluntarily without pressure. False information voids the contract.
- Legality of Purpose: Contracts must have a legal purpose; illegal contracts are unenforceable.
- Breach of Contract: If a party to a contract breaks a condition, the other party may take steps to resolve (rescind, sue for financial compensation, seek specific performance).
- Termination of Contract: A contract can end through performance, agreement, frustration, or breach.
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This quiz explores key aspects of the Consumer Protection Act 2007 and the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980. It covers consumer rights, complaint resolution methods, and the role of the Consumer and Competition Protection Commission (CCPC). Test your knowledge on how consumer interests are protected in the marketplace.