2020 news archive
July 8, 2020
Berendsen/Kings Laundry merger update
On 8 July 2019, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) cleared, subject to a number of legally binding commitments, the proposed acquisition of …...
July 1, 2020
CCPC warns businesses must act independently when setting prices during reopening phase
CCPC engages with trade associations following public statements to warn against co-ordination Any new prices & charges must adhere to competition and consumer protection …...
June 15, 2020
Changes to terms and conditions in consumer contracts
The restrictions introduced due to COVID-19 to limit the spread of the virus has led to wide-spread cancellation or deferral of events and services, …...
June 12, 2020
CCPC launches public consultation on public liability insurance market
This consultation is now closed. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) announced today that it has opened a public consultation and is seeking …...
June 5, 2020
CCPC Concludes Examination of Beef Industry Complaints
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today written to over 200 individuals, including the Independent Farmers of Ireland, the Beef Plan Movement, …...
June 2, 2020
CCPC publishes new product safety guidance for COVID-19 consumer face masks
Guidance is intended to allow for safe products to be put on the market as quickly as possible Businesses warned that they must provide …...
May 7, 2020
Simplified Merger Notification Procedure Regime to commence on 1 July 2020
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has announced that a simplified merger notification procedure regime will officially commence on Wednesday 1 July 2020. …...
April 2, 2020
COVID-19 Business Reminder – Payment Methods
A number of businesses including restaurants and fast food outlets may have changed, or are considering changing, their business models, including how they take …...
March 25, 2020
COVID-19 European Competition Law Joint Statement
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is a member of the European Competition Network (ECN). This is a network of 27 competition authorities …...
March 23, 2020
Consumer warning about whatadeal.ie
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today issued a warning to consumers in relation to a website that is selling to consumers …...
