2016 News Archive
June 10, 2016
CCPC to carry out a full investigation of PandaGreen’s acquisition of Greenstar
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (‘the CCPC’) has decided to carry out a full phase 2 investigation in relation to the proposed …...
May 20, 2016
Statement from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (“the CCPC”) has lodged an appeal against a High Court judgement delivered on 5 April 2016 prohibiting …...
May 13, 2016
ESRI publishes report on consumer decision making
The first report of the collaborative behavioural economics research programme, PRICE Lab, has been published, providing insights into consumers’ capability when considering complex products. …...
May 6, 2016
New regulations for the grocery sector now in force
On the 30 April 2016, the Grocery Goods Regulations took effect, placing obligations on grocery businesses in Ireland. The purpose of the Regulations is …...
April 21, 2016
M/08/009 – Kerry/ Breeo Update
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (‘the CCPC’) has today announced the conclusion of a challenge taken by the former Competition Authority (‘the …...
April 19, 2016
Isolde Goggin speech at European Commission
The Chairperson of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (“the CCPC”) Isolde Goggin has today called for competition authorities to be provided with …...
April 5, 2016
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (“the CCPC”) notes the judgment delivered today by Mr Justice Max Barrett in the High Court action …...
February 24, 2016
Enforcement action taken against Creative Retail Solutions Limited
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (“the CCPC”) has today published details of enforcement action taken against Creative Retail Solutions Limited. The enforcement …...
February 9, 2016
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission publishes Consumer Protection List detailing enforcement action concluded in 2015 Businesses warned to comply with their obligations under …...
February 1, 2016
Retailers and wholesalers required to take action as new grocery regime commences
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission begins formal role as enforcer of the new Grocery Regulations Grocery businesses required to assess whether they reach …...
