2022 news archive
December 22, 2022
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has banned the sale of baby self-feeding pillows due to a risk of death or serious harm. …...
December 20, 2022
CCPC to carry out a Phase 2 investigation of Q-Park’s proposed acquisition of Tazbell Services
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has decided to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation into the proposed acquisition of Tazbell Services …...
December 16, 2022
Christmas hours for merger notifications
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is advising parties who intend to submit merger notifications during the Christmas period of the following arrangements: …...
December 15, 2022
CCPC prohibits Uniphar’s proposed acquisition of NaviCorp
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has determined that the proposed acquisition of pharmacy solutions business, NaviCorp Limited (trading as Navi Group), by …...
December 13, 2022
East Cork Oil abandons plans to acquire Misty Lane following CCPC assessment
East Cork Oil Company Unlimited Company (East Cork Oil) has informed the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) that it has abandoned its plans …...
December 13, 2022
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today published its Social Media Influencers report, which found that failure to label ads is widespread throughout …...
December 2, 2022
Following a series of inspections this week, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is reminding car traders of their legal obligation to give …...
November 30, 2022
CCPC extends verticals declaration to March 2023
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today extended the validity of its declaration in respect of vertical agreements and concerted practices (the “declaration”) until …...
November 29, 2022
CCPC welcomes the publication of the Department of Finance’s Retail Banking Review
The Competition and Consumer Protection (CCPC) has welcomed the publication of the Department of Finance’s Retail Banking Review earlier today. During the course of …...
November 28, 2022
CCPC welcomes new rights for consumers
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has welcomed the new Consumer Rights Act 2022, which comes into force tonight. The Consumer Rights Act …...
