What is this organisation?

Consumers' Association of Ireland (thecai) is an interest representative listed in the EU Joint Transparency Register under ID 944731326415-05. Entity form: Association.

What category is it registered under?

It is registered under the category "Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar".

Which country is it based in?

The organisation is based in Ireland, Dublin.

Where can I find its EU Transparency Register entry?

The full register entry — including lobby budget, EU funding received, accredited representatives and Commission meetings — is available on the EU Transparency Register under ID 944731326415-05.

EU TRANSPARENCY REGISTER · 944731326415-05 · Ireland

Consumers' Association of Ireland

thecai

Stated objectives

The Consumers' Association of Ireland (CAI) is a Non-government, non-profit, independent, charitable organisation. Its aims are to protect and educate the Irish consumer and to represent them in Ireland and the European Union. The Associati…

As declared by the registrant. Truncated to 240 characters; full text on the upstream profile.

Official profile

The full record on the Joint Transparency Register carries financial information (lobby budget, EU funding received), the list of named accredited representatives, declared interests of those persons, and a history of meetings with Commission officials.

Full register entry ↗ Organisation website ↗

Registered

2017-03-20

Last updated

2025-06-16

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Frequently asked questions

What is this organisation?: Consumers' Association of Ireland (thecai) is an interest representative listed in the EU Joint Transparency Register under ID 944731326415-05. Entity form: Association.
What category is it registered under?: It is registered under the category "Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar".
Which country is it based in?: The organisation is based in Ireland, Dublin.
What are its stated goals?: As declared by the registrant: The Consumers' Association of Ireland (CAI) is a Non-government, non-profit, independent, charitable organisation. Its aims are to protect and educate the Irish consumer and to represent them in Ireland and the European Union. The Associati…
Where can I find its EU Transparency Register entry?: The full register entry — including lobby budget, EU funding received, accredited representatives and Commission meetings — is available on the EU Transparency Register under ID 944731326415-05.

Source: EU Joint Transparency Register (Council / Commission / Parliament) · refreshed 2026-07-04 · Commission Reuse Decision 2011/833/EU