About our priorities
Part of the CCPC’s remit is to advise the Government on how new laws and policies might affect competition and consumers. By sharing the main areas we are calling for change in, we hope to work with policymakers to make our economy more competitive and improve people’s lives.
1. Allow the CCPC to identify cartels in public procurement
The CCPC needs the power to screen public procurement data for signs that businesses are secretly colluding to influence outcomes.
Learn more2. Modernise legal services
We want a legal sector that is more competitive, more innovative in how it provides services, and more transparent for consumers.
Learn more3. Make the process of buying a home easier and cheaper
CCPC funded research from 2025 shows that Irish consumers are strongly in favour of information about homes for sale being shared openly.
Learn more4. Promote competition in banking
We need more competition in banking services for households and businesses, including essential financial products.
Learn more5. Make the Small Claims Court more effective
For consumer rights to help people in practice, an independent authority needs to ensure that consumers are treated fairly when something goes wrong.
Learn more6. Make checking the history of used cars easier and more reliable
A new or used car is one of the biggest purchases consumers make. However, faulty vehicles are the top complaint among Irish consumers.
Learn more7. Allow the CCPC to issue fines for breaking consumer protection laws
Changes to the law are needed to give the CCPC the power to impose large fines for serious offences.
Learn more8. Allow greater competition from regulated ride-hailing services
Ireland should facilitate the enhanced entry of regulated ride-hailing services to improve supply, availability and choice for consumers.
Learn more9. Competition in the waste collection market
Ireland’s household waste collection market does not work like a typical competitive market and does not work for consumers.
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