News
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 …...
March 7, 2025
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) takes part in European Commission sweep of websites selling second-hand goods 356 online traders checked, 185 (52%) found …...
February 27, 2025
CCPC welcomes new Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Minister Niamh Smyth
Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Niamh Smyth paid a visit to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) …...
February 26, 2025
CCPC calls for public access to used-car histories
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today launched a new report advocating for an online portal that would grant second-hand car buyers …...
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 …...