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February 21, 2025
CCPC publishes Mergers and Acquisitions Report 2024
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has published its Annual Mergers and Acquisitions Report 2024, providing details of the mergers and acquisitions notified …...
February 14, 2025
CCPC opens Digital Services Act levy consultation
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is the competent authority for Articles 30, 31 and 32 of the Digital Services Act 2024 (“DSA”), …...
February 12, 2025
CCPC clears Coca-Cola / BDS Vending Solutions deal
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has cleared the proposed purchase of BDS Vending Solutions Limited (BDS Vending) by Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland …...
February 6, 2025
CCPC requires binding commitments from Phoenix to acquire Cellnex
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has cleared, subject to legally binding commitments, the proposed acquisition of Cellnex Ireland Limited and Cignal Infrastructure …...
December 27, 2024
CCPC funding now available for collaborative financial literacy initiatives
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is to contribute €250,000 towards adult financial literacy projects in 2025. The projects will support adults with …...
December 23, 2024
CCPC given responsibility for enforcement of EU Data Governance Act
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has been given new responsibilities through EU Regulation 2022/8688, the EU Data Governance Act Regulations. The Data …...
December 13, 2024
Christmas hours for merger notifications
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is advising parties who intend to submit merger notifications during the Christmas period of the following arrangements: …...
December 13, 2024
New EU product safety laws now in place
The EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) became law on 13 December 2024. The main purpose of the GPSR is to ensure that only …...
December 6, 2024
CCPC opens full investigation into Circle K deal to purchase Pelco service stations
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is to carry out a full investigation into Circle K’s proposal to acquire Pelco Holdings Limited, which …...
November 29, 2024
Watchdog agrees consumer rights commitments with Homebase liquidators
Following reports of unfulfilled orders and confusion around consumer rights in Homebase stores in Ireland, the CCPC has acted to ensure consumers are protected …...
