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December 13, 2022

East Cork Oil abandons plans to acquire Misty Lane following CCPC assessment

East Cork Oil Company Unlimited Company (East Cork Oil) has informed the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) that it has abandoned its plans …...

December 13, 2022

CCPC research on social media influencers highlights the need for improvements in labelling influencer ads

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today published its Social Media Influencers report, which found that failure to label ads is widespread throughout …...

December 2, 2022

CCPC reminds car dealers to comply with consumer protection law following inspections in Mayo and Sligo

Following a series of inspections this week, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is reminding car traders of their legal obligation to give …...

November 30, 2022

CCPC extends verticals declaration to March 2023

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today extended the validity of its declaration in respect of vertical agreements and concerted practices (the “declaration”) until …...

November 29, 2022

CCPC welcomes the publication of the Department of Finance’s Retail Banking Review

The Competition and Consumer Protection (CCPC) has welcomed the publication of the Department of Finance’s Retail Banking Review earlier today. During the course of …...

November 28, 2022

CCPC welcomes new rights for consumers

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has welcomed the new Consumer Rights Act 2022, which comes into force tonight. The Consumer Rights Act …...

November 25, 2022

CCPC issues assessment to East Cork Oil and Misty Lane in on going merger review

As part of its merger review process into the proposed acquisition by East Cork Oil Company Unlimited Company (East Cork Oil) of sole control …...

November 22, 2022

CCPC analysis of fuel price movements finds market is competitive and explains delay in excise cut being reflected at pumps

The CCPC conducted an analysis of the retail motor fuel sector with particular focus on the 19-day period between 2 and 20 March 2022 …...

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