2017 News Archive

December 19, 2017

CCPC secures commitments in the supply of graduation gowns

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has secured Commitments from a number of Irish universities to change their procurement practices in the supply of graduation gowns. ...

December 7, 2017

CCPC opening statement by Isolde Goggin to joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach

Chairman, Committee members, we welcome the opportunity to appear before you today to speak to the Committee on the issue of tracker mortgages and …...

November 23, 2017

CCPC Study into Household Waste Collection Market

In early October, the CCPC formally commenced a study into the household waste collection market in Ireland. This followed a formal request from An …...

October 24, 2017

Taking Care of Business event for small business owners

On Wednesday, November 8, small business owners or those thinking about starting their own business are invited to a free event - Taking Care of Business....

October 23, 2017

CCPC seizes over 700 Halloween items at Dublin port due to safety concerns

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has seized and destroyed two consignments of over 700 Halloween related products at Dublin port....

October 23, 2017

Waterford City District Court convicts car trader for providing false information in relation to the sale of a clocked car

Following an investigation and prosecution by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) a Waterford car trader has been convicted of providing false information about the mileage of a BMW...

October 18, 2017

CCPC examines potential anti-competitive conduct in the private nursing home sector

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has commenced an examination of information provided to it in relation to potential anti-competitive conduct in the …...

September 13, 2017

CCPC launches project on standard term contracts in residential care services for older people

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has begun a project to examine standard term contracts in residential care services for older people. The …...

September 3, 2017

Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s 2016 Annual Report

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has published its second Annual Report, showing the reach and impact of its work across the economy. The report outlines the enforcement actions...

August 24, 2017

CCPC takes enforcement action against John Duignan, trading as “John Duignan Motors”, Longford

CCPC takes enforcement action against John Duignan, trading as “John Duignan Motors”, Longford...

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