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November 26, 2025

CCPC secures policy change to remove competition restrictions for trainee accountants

Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) has agreed to change its policy on transferring active training contracts between accounting firms in Ireland following constructive engagement with the Competition and …...

November 25, 2025

CCPC publishes full written determination on Phoenix-Cellnex deal

In February 2025, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) cleared, subject to legally binding commitments, the acquisition of Cellnex Ireland Limited by Phoenix …...

November 14, 2025

CCPC engagement leads to supermarket loyalty card changes for tourists and visitors

Following engagement with the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), Tesco Ireland Limited has changed its Clubcard registration process to allow all customers of …...

November 12, 2025

CCPC welcomes the appointment of Geoffrey Gray as Member of the Commission

Geoffrey Gray has been appointed as a Member of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) by Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and …...

November 5, 2025

CCPC opening statement by Brian McHugh to joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Good afternoon, Cathaoirleach and members of the Committee. I am Brian McHugh, the Chairperson of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), and I …...

November 3, 2025

Issues with the home building and improvement sector were the second biggest call driver to the CCPC in first half of 2025

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has published an open letter to traders providing home maintenance, construction and improvement services to consumers and …...

October 2, 2025

CCPC clears BWG’s acquisition of Perry’s Cash and Carry subject to binding commitments

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has cleared the proposed acquisition of Perry’s Cash and Carry Limited by BWG Foods Unlimited Company (BWG) subject to legally binding commitments.  BWG is …...

September 26, 2025

Car rental websites improve consumer information and contract terms following CCPC and EU-wide online sweep

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), working with EU consumer authorities, has proactively engaged with Etrawler Unlimited Company, trading as Holiday Autos and …...

September 10, 2025

daa to refund over 4,000 Dublin Airport car park customers following CCPC intervention

The CCPC has welcomed daa’s decision to refund customers who were overcharged during ‘flash sales’ for car park spaces at Dublin Airport in March …...

August 25, 2025

CCPC and ASA sign data-sharing agreement to strengthen social media influencer regulation

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has signed a new data-sharing agreement with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), which will enhance regulatory oversight …...

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