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April 17, 2025
CCPC opens full investigation into Dalata Hotel Group’s proposed acquisition of CG Hotels
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation into the proposed purchase of CG Hotels Limited …...
April 15, 2025
Current waste market structure will never deliver for Irish public
By Brian McHugh, Chair Last week, after considering the latest merger in the waste collection industry, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission decided that …...
April 10, 2025
CCPC issues decision on KWD Group acquisition of Bord na Móna Recycling
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has cleared, subject to a number of legally binding commitments, the proposed acquisition by KAES Recycling Holdings …...
April 8, 2025
CCPC outlines competition concerns in preliminary assessment of Circle K/Pelco deal
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued a preliminary assessment to the parties involved in the proposed acquisition of Pelco Holdings Limited …...
April 7, 2025
CCPC consultation on European Accessibility Act guidelines for microenterprises
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) enters into Irish law on 28 June 2025. Its goal is to increase the accessibility of a range of …...
April 3, 2025
Commissioner Michael McGrath welcomes launch of new CCPC guidelines for traders
Michael McGrath, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection visited the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in Dublin …...
March 28, 2025
CCPC welcomes Brian Kennedy, Senior Counsel, as Chief Adjudication Officer
Mr. Brian Kennedy, Senior Counsel, has been appointed as Chief Adjudication Officer at the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), by Peter Burke, Minister …...
March 25, 2025
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission publishes record of enforcement activity for 2024
Five successful prosecutions, including Tesco and Homesavers Influencers among those served compliance notices for breaching consumer protection law 47 fines issued to traders in …...
March 11, 2025
Almost 45k consumers contacted the CCPC helpline in 2024
44,247 consumers contacted the CCPC last year – over 5k more than in 2023, an increase of 13% Issues with cars were the biggest …...
March 10, 2025
Three retailers pled guilty to breaking sales pricing legislation in Dublin District Court this morning. Lifestyle Sports (Ireland), DID Electrical Appliances and Rath-Wood Home …...
