2021 news archive
December 31, 2021
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has decided to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation into the proposed acquisition by Allied Irish …...
December 17, 2021
Christmas hours for merger notifications
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is advising parties who intend to submit merger notifications during the Christmas period of the following arrangements: …...
December 16, 2021
Jeremy Godfrey has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. The announcement by the Tánaiste and Minister for …...
December 10, 2021
CCPC research shows 1 in 3 consumers plan to borrow to fund Christmas spending
New research released today by the Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) on Christmas spending and finances has shown that consumers expect to spend …...
December 8, 2021
CCPC to carry out a Phase 2 investigation of proposed joint venture between AIB; BOI; PTSB and KBC
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has decided to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation into the proposed transaction whereby a joint …...
November 19, 2021
CCPC publishes report on ticketing investigation
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today published its report on the recently concluded investigation into ticketing services. The investigation report details …...
November 17, 2021
Changes to the CCPC Merger Notification Procedure
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is implementing the following permanent changes to the merger notification procedure: Notification format From Wednesday 1 December …...
November 9, 2021
Trader directed to issue refunds to consumers for unfilled orders
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has taken enforcement action against Mr Umar Anwar, trading at Innovate, for engaging in misleading commercial practices …...
November 4, 2021
CCPC undertakes Donegal search in pyramid scheme investigation
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has undertaken an unannounced search of two properties in County Donegal as part of an ongoing investigation …...
October 26, 2021
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is the statutory body responsible for promoting compliance with, and enforcing, competition and consumer protection law in …...
