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October 1, 2024

Former car dealer pleads guilty following CCPC investigation

Patrick Doyle, a former car salesperson, has pleaded guilty to misleading a consumer about the history of a crashed second-hand car. In a ruling …...

September 27, 2024

CCPC investigates suspected anti-competitive conduct in the healthcare software sector

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has opened an investigation into suspected breaches of competition law by the healthcare software company, Clanwilliam. The …...

September 27, 2024

CCPC conducts nationwide inspections following surge in consumer complaints

Following an increase in calls to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (CCPC) national helpline, several businesses across Ireland have been inspected to ensure …...

September 6, 2024

CCPC opens full investigation into Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland Limited’s proposed purchase of BDS Vending Solutions

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation into the proposed purchase of BDS Vending Solutions …...

September 5, 2024

ECN statement on European Commission’s initiative to adopt Guidelines on exclusionary conduct by dominant undertakings

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is a member of the European Competition Network (ECN). The ECN is a network comprising the European …...

August 14, 2024

Over 22,000 consumers contacted CCPC for help in first half of 2024

Queries and complaints to Ireland’s consumer watchdog increased by 18% in the first six months of this year, with a total of 22,347 consumers …...

August 12, 2024

CCPC opens consultation on Settlement Procedures

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has opened a public consultation on a proposed procedure for agreeing settlements in competition law investigations. Interested …...

August 9, 2024

CCPC opens full investigation into proposed sale of Inishowen Independent publisher to Formpress Publishing

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is to carry out a full investigation into the proposed purchase by Formpress Publishing of D&D Media. …...

July 26, 2024

CCPC opens full investigation into Phoenix’s proposed acquisition of Cellnex

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation into the proposed purchase of Cellnex Ireland Limited …...

July 26, 2024

CCPC clears Kilsaran’s purchase of certain assets owned by Kilmurray Precast Concrete

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has cleared Kilsaran Concrete Unlimited Company’s (Kilsaran) purchase of certain assets owned by Kilmurray Precast Concrete Limited …...

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