2017 News Archive
December 19, 2017
CCPC secures commitments in the supply of graduation gowns
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has secured Commitments from a number of Irish universities to change their procurement practices in the supply of graduation gowns. ...
December 7, 2017
Chairman, Committee members, we welcome the opportunity to appear before you today to speak to the Committee on the issue of tracker mortgages and …...
November 23, 2017
CCPC Study into Household Waste Collection Market
In early October, the CCPC formally commenced a study into the household waste collection market in Ireland. This followed a formal request from An …...
October 24, 2017
Taking Care of Business event for small business owners
On Wednesday, November 8, small business owners or those thinking about starting their own business are invited to a free event - Taking Care of Business....
October 23, 2017
CCPC seizes over 700 Halloween items at Dublin port due to safety concerns
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has seized and destroyed two consignments of over 700 Halloween related products at Dublin port....
October 23, 2017
Following an investigation and prosecution by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) a Waterford car trader has been convicted of providing false information about the mileage of a BMW...
October 18, 2017
CCPC examines potential anti-competitive conduct in the private nursing home sector
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has commenced an examination of information provided to it in relation to potential anti-competitive conduct in the …...
September 13, 2017
CCPC launches project on standard term contracts in residential care services for older people
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has begun a project to examine standard term contracts in residential care services for older people. The …...
September 3, 2017
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s 2016 Annual Report
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has published its second Annual Report, showing the reach and impact of its work across the economy. The report outlines the enforcement actions...
August 24, 2017
CCPC takes enforcement action against John Duignan, trading as “John Duignan Motors”, Longford
CCPC takes enforcement action against John Duignan, trading as “John Duignan Motors”, Longford...