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Complaints of ‘misleading’ advertising taken against Ryanair, Tesco upheld - ASAI

7 of 10 complaints investigated by the advertising regulator were upheld, with one further case upheld in part

The ASAI ruled a case taken against the airline over the cost of seating for children was “misleading”. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Ryanair, Tesco and Volkswagen, were among eight companies found in breach of the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland’s (ASAI) advertising code, according to the body’s latest complaints bulletin.

The independent advertising regulator’s latest report, which was released today, revealed 7 of the 10 complaints investigated were upheld, with one further case upheld in part.

Breaches were found on the grounds of misleading, substantiation, environmental claims, price, and safety and were found in adverts online and ...