News
May 5, 2023
CCPC requires binding commitments from BWG to acquire Tuffy’s Wholesale
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has cleared, subject to a number of legally binding commitments, the proposed acquisition by BWG Foods Unlimited …...
April 18, 2023
CCPC information campaign responds to increased demand for financial guidance
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is launching a major campaign to help Irish consumers with their financial dilemmas. The campaign highlights the …...
April 6, 2023
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is urging consumers who own gas range cookers affected by a potentially lethal fault to contact the …...
March 13, 2023
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has published its full determination on the decision to block Uniphar’s proposed acquisition. Under the terms of …...
March 10, 2023
CCPC welcomes recommendations on Courts modernisation & judicial planning reform
For many years, the legal services market has been a priority for both the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and our predecessor organisation, …...
March 6, 2023
Social media platform WhatsApp has agreed to become more transparent when updating its terms of service to consumers. This commitment follows a cross-European action …...
March 3, 2023
CCPC publishes Statement on Privacy and Legal Professional Privilege Rights
The CCPC has published its Statement on the Treatment of Seized Material that is the subject of Privacy or Legal Professional Privilege Claims. This …...
February 28, 2023
CCPC adopts new verticals declaration
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has adopted a new Declaration in Respect of Vertical Agreements and Concerted Practices (Declaration) and a new …...
January 30, 2023
CCPC participates in EU-wide sweep of websites to identify dark patterns
Dark patterns are practices aimed at pushing consumers into making choices online that may not be in their best interest Almost 400 online sweeps …...
January 30, 2023
CCPC opens consultation on revision of its verticals declaration
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has opened a public consultation on proposed revisions to its declaration in respect of vertical agreements and concerted …...
