CCPC Publishes Strategy Statement 2021-2023
December 15, 2020
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has published its Strategy Statement 2021-2023. This is the CCPC’s third Strategy Statement since its establishment in 2014. It sets out at a high level our goals and priorities for the next three years.
The new strategy, which takes effect from 1 January 2021, will drive the activities of the CCPC through three crucial years. During this time, important EU legislation will take effect which will have significant implications for the future of both competition and consumer protection law and their enforcement in Ireland. The organisation is set to grow and develop to deliver on increased legislative responsibilities including stronger measures to tackle white collar crime.
This strategy draws on our experience and knowledge of emerging issues for consumers and markets and focuses on how the CCPC can achieve our vision of open and competitive markets where consumers are protected and businesses actively compete. An area of continued focus will be our ongoing response to the current Covid-19 pandemic, including our guidance to consumers and businesses on their rights and obligations through this time. In addition to this, we will continue to expand our operations to respond to the impact of Brexit on consumers, businesses and the CCPC’s activities.
Ms Isolde Goggin, Chair of the Commission commented:
“When we published our last Strategy Statement in 2018, we could not have foreseen the circumstances in which we would be drawing up its successor. However, our current challenges have also provided significant opportunities to make a real difference through our engagement with consumers and businesses during these times. In developing this Strategy Statement, we have drawn on the ambition and experience of the CCPC as well as the insights and contributions of our stakeholders. The CCPC Strategy Statement 2021-2023 has a clear focus on delivering across our remit to fulfil our mission and our vision.”
The CCPC’s new Strategy Statement sets out four strategic goals which span the CCPC’s broad remit and work. From 2021 to 2023, the CCPC will work to:
- Use our powers to deliver effective enforcement and compliance outcomes.
- Empower consumers to make informed decisions by providing information about their rights, personal finance and product safety.
- Be a leading voice in representing the interests of consumers and promoting competition.
- Continue to invest in our people, governance and infrastructure, continuously improving in a changing workplace environment.
These ambitious goals are supported by clear actions setting out how we will achieve them, along with defined measures that will demonstrate our effectiveness.
The CCPC’s 2021-2023 Strategy Statement is available here.
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