2019 News Archive
September 3, 2019
CCPC undertakes unannounced product safety inspections of Galway businesses
On 29 August, the CCPC undertook unannounced inspections of 9 locations in Galway, where teams of Authorised Officers inspected electrical products and removed several sample products for assessment. ...
September 3, 2019
CCPC research highlights potential impact of Brexit on online shoppers
72% of consumers in Ireland have bought online from a UK-based retailer in the past two years with 29% of consumers having done so …...
August 22, 2019
Over 33,000 products stopped by CCPC over safety concerns
2018 statistics show 346,739 potentially unsafe products referred to the CCPC CCPC issues warning to businesses that they must take the necessary steps …...
August 15, 2019
CCPC Commences Market Study into the Public Liability Insurance Sector
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has commenced a market study into the public liability insurance sector in Ireland. The commencement of this …...
August 14, 2019
Online banking tools can sway consumer choices
New research has found that consumers buying financial products can be swayed by subtle features of online calculators and search tools. In a study, …...
July 10, 2019
CCPC obtains commitments in Berendsen (Elis)/Kings Laundry acquisition
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has cleared, subject to a number of legally binding commitments, the proposed acquisition of sole control of Kings Laundry Limited (Kings Laundry) by...
July 9, 2019
CCPC secures conviction against Dublin car trader
Dublin car trader Mark Healy, of BRM Motors, Naas Road, Dublin has been convicted of deceiving or misleading a consumer in relation to the …...
July 8, 2019
Research shows one third of Irish consumers have never had travel insurance
18-44 year olds least likely to take out travel insurance, with 43% stating they have never had a policy Women more likely than men …...
July 5, 2019
CCPC obtains commitments in LN-Gaiety/MCD acquisition
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has cleared, subject to a number of legally binding commitments, the proposed acquisition of sole control of MCD Productions Unlimited Company (MCD) by...
June 14, 2019
CCPC announces introduction of a simplified merger review procedure
Between 7 November and 21 December 2018, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) held a public consultation to gather views on whether a simplified procedure for the review of...
