2019 News Archive
May 29, 2019
Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food & the Marine: CCPC Opening Statement by Isolde Goggin May 2019
I would like to thank the Committee for the opportunity to speak to you today. I am joined by Fergal O’Leary, Member of the …...
May 10, 2019
Second guilty plea in Ireland’s first criminal prosecution involving “gun jumping” in a merger
On 10 May 2019, Airfield Villas Limited (Airfield Villas) pleaded guilty in Dublin Metropolitan District Court to illegally putting into effect a business merger …...
May 7, 2019
CCPC publishes unfair terms guidelines for contracts of care in nursing homes
The guidelines set out the obligations and responsibilities that providers must adhere to under consumer protection law and are aimed at providing greater transparency, clarity and certainty for consumers....
April 9, 2019
Guilty plea in Ireland’s first criminal prosecution involving “gun-jumping” in a merger
On 8 April 2019, Armalou Holdings Limited pleaded guilty in Dublin Metropolitan District Court to illegally putting into effect a business merger without first obtaining the necessary regulatory approval. ...
March 26, 2019
What impact could Brexit have on your consumer rights or business?
What will happen if you have a problem with an online order from a UK business after Brexit? What about extra charges? We have …...
February 21, 2019
Galway car trader receives 4 month suspended sentence
Galway car trader Kevin McGann, previously trading as KMM Motors, Claregalway Road, has been convicted of providing a consumer with false information in relation to a car. ...
February 6, 2019
CCPC requires commitments from Panda to secure approval for acquisition of Knockharley Landfill
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has cleared, subject to binding commitments, the proposed acquisition of Knockharley Landfill Limited (Knockharley), by Pandagreen Limited …...
January 10, 2019
Fine tune your finances in 2019
For many of us, the new year brings new resolutions and this year, TV viewers have the opportunity to learn how to transform their finances, as RTÉ airs a new...
January 9, 2019
CCPC to carry out a phase 2 investigation of Berendsen(Elis)/Kings Laundry merger
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has decided to carry out a full (Phase 2 investigation) into the proposed acquisition by Berendsen Ireland Limited of sole control of Kings...
January 4, 2019
36% increase in merger and acquisition notifications to the CCPC
The number of mergers and acquisitions notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) increased by 36% last year, according to the organisation’s Mergers and Acquisitions Report for 2018....
