2018 News Archive
May 30, 2018
Are you buying a new car and considering using finance? How do you know if PCP is right for you?
Personal Contract Plans (PCPs) have quickly become one of the most popular forms of car finance with approximately one third of new cars now …...
May 2, 2018
CCPC obtains commitments from BWG to secure approval for proposed acquisition of 4 Aces Wholesale
Following an extensive investigation, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today cleared the proposed acquisition of 4 Aces Wholesale Limited (“4 Aces”) …...
April 24, 2018
The CCPC clears proposed acquisition of Irish Examiner
Following an extensive investigation, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has cleared the proposed transaction whereby the Irish Times designated activity company (which …...
March 22, 2018
CCPC to carry out Phase 2 investigation of Irish Examiner acquisition
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has decided to carry out a Phase 2 investigation into the proposed transaction whereby the Irish Times …...
March 21, 2018
Impact of Brexit on consumers in Ireland assessed in new research commissioned by the CCPC
Research undertaken by the ESRI and commissioned by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has assessed the potential impact of Brexit on Irish …...
March 6, 2018
CCPC publishes report on PCP car finance market
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today published a detailed report analysing the Personal Contract Plan (PCP) car finance market. Prompted by …...
February 14, 2018
I would like to thank the Committee for the opportunity to speak to you today about the proposal for a Directive to empower competition …...
February 9, 2018
Consultation on the Irish Household Waste Collection Market
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has opened a public consultation to seek views on the Irish household waste collection market. The information …...
January 30, 2018
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) announced today that it has opened a public consultation seeking views from those who have entered contracts …...
January 26, 2018
CCPC Secures Undertakings and Commitments from Nursing Homes Ireland
In January 2018, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) secured a number of important commitments from Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI), the representative body …...
