News
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....
January 3, 2019
CCPC to carry out a phase 2 investigation of LN-Gaiety/MCD Productions merger
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has decided to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation in relation to the proposed acquisition of MCD Productions Unlimited Company by LN-Gaiety...
December 20, 2018
Merger Notifications – New Thresholds
Notification forms and other notification documents can be submitted in hard copy to: Competition Enforcement and Mergers Division, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Bloom …...
December 20, 2018
CCPC requires sale of facility to secure approval for Enva/Rilta merger
Enva also subject to behavioural remedy in relation to the supply of services The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has cleared, subject to …...
December 19, 2018
CCPC warns of the dangers of unsafe toys following product safety inspections
The CCPC is warning retailers and shoppers about the dangers of unsafe products, particularly toys, this Christmas. The warning follows unannounced inspections of the Henry Street Christmas market in Dublin,...
December 10, 2018
New Geo-blocking Regulation commences
Consumers can no longer be restricted from accessing websites based on their location Consumers will be able to compare and avail of products and …...
December 6, 2018
CCPC publishes financial well-being research
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today published details of the first financial well-being study conducted in Ireland. The research examines the behaviours and circumstances that influence financial...
November 29, 2018
CCPC examines potential anti-competitive conduct by the Restaurants Association of Ireland
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has commenced a civil competition law investigation into the conduct of the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI). …...
