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May 1, 2026
Following a notable increase in complaints in 2025, the CCPC has carried out a sweep of 17 online platforms operating in Ireland. The sweep …...
April 29, 2026
Farm plastics group agrees to waste scheme changes to ensure competition
The Irish Farm Film Producers’ Group (IFFPG) has agreed to implement a series of changes designed to enhance transparency, promote competition and improve farmer choice within …...
April 28, 2026
CCPC notified of Uniphar’s acquisition of TouchStore following call-in
The competition watchdog has imposed interim measures while the deal is under review The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has been formally notified …...
April 15, 2026
CCPC opening statement to the 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 …...
April 13, 2026
CCPC consumer helpline report 2025: online purchases, home improvement issues and cars
Faulty goods and services topped the list of concerns for Irish consumers for the fifth consecutive year, according to the Competition and Consumer Protection …...
April 10, 2026
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today published details of undertakings made by three retailers as well as fixed payment notices and …...
April 9, 2026
CCPC publishes report on consumer complaints about home heating oil and road fuel prices
Following significant price increases and calls from Government representatives to the public to notify high fuel prices and price gouging to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, the CCPC has published its report examining the …...
April 2, 2026
CCPC finalises competition adjudication rules and guidelines
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has finalised the rules for competition adjudication oral hearings and guidelines on the conduct of competition adjudication proceedings. …...
March 30, 2026
CCPC issues assessment to parties regarding acquisition of O.C.L. Laundry Services by Elis S.A.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued its preliminary assessment to the parties involved in the proposed acquisition by Elis S.A. of O.C.L. Laundry Services Limited. Elis S.A. is …...
March 26, 2026
The European Commission and consumer protection authorities from 23 member states, as well as Iceland and Norway, today released the results of a sweep …...
