2018 News Archive
October 4, 2018
CCPC to carry out phase 2 investigation of Enva/Rilta merger
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has decided to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation into the proposed acquisition by Exponent Private …...
September 28, 2018
CCPC report recommends introduction of economic regulation in the household waste collection market
The CCPC has today published a report assessing the household waste collection market. The report examines the market from a competition, consumer protection and regulatory perspective....
September 19, 2018
CCPC commences Grocery Regulations inspections
On 30 April 2016, the Consumer Protection Act 2007 (Grocery Goods Undertakings) Regulations 2016, known as the Grocery Goods Regulations, took effect. The Grocery …...
September 12, 2018
CCPC clears media merger subject to confidentiality commitments
Following an extensive two-phase investigation, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has cleared, subject to binding commitments, the acquisition by Reach Plc (Reach) …...
September 12, 2018
CCPC obtains commitments from Oaktree and Alanis to secure approval for joint control of Lioncor
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has cleared, subject to binding commitments, the proposed acquisition by Oaktree Capital Group LLC (Oaktree) of 50% …...
August 30, 2018
CCPC publishes 2017 Annual Report
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today published its 2017 Annual Report. The report compiles the impact of the CCPC’s work on …...
August 17, 2018
CCPC obtains commitments from Uniphar to secure approval for proposed acquisition of SISK Healthcare
Following an extensive investigation, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today cleared the proposed acquisition of sole control of SISK Healthcare by …...
July 27, 2018
Taking Care of Business comes to Limerick
Building on the success of 2017’s event, Taking Care of Business will take place on Tuesday, 25 September, this time in Limerick. Hosted by …...
July 6, 2018
CCPC to carry out a Phase 2 investigation of Trinity Mirror media merger
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has decided to carry out a Phase 2 investigation into the proposed acquisition by Trinity Mirror plc …...
June 20, 2018
Former director fined €45,000 for bid-rigging tenders
The Court of Criminal Appeal today increased a fine handed down to a former director, Brendan Smith, for engaging in bid-rigging in the procurement …...
