News
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 …...
November 29, 2024
CCPC prosecutes retailers for breaking sales pricing laws
CCPC proceedings launched against several nationwide retailers for breaches of sales pricing laws CCPC to carry out inspections of sales discounts on offer over …...
November 13, 2024
CCPC prosecutes retailer Homesavers for breaking price display laws
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has been successful in its legal action against the retail chain Homesavers for failing to obey price …...
November 12, 2024
CCPC joins EU consumer authorities in calling on Apple to stop geo-blocking on its services
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, alongside fellow European consumer authorities, is calling on Apple to stop geo-blocking on its services. The call comes …...
November 12, 2024
CCPC issues assessment to parties in Phoenix/Cellnex merger investigation
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued its preliminary assessment to the parties involved in the proposed acquisition of Cellnex Ireland Limited …...
