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The proposed deal was blocked by the CCPC last December

CCPC details reasons for refusing Uniphar NaviCorp deal

Uniphar's share of the pharmacy buying group market would have increased from 10-30% to 70-80%, if it had been allowed by the competition regulator to …

Business • 13 Mar

The CCPC inspected the Irish websites of 16 well-known high street retailers

EU-wide sweep of websites for 'dark patterns'

The Irish consumer watchdog has taken part in an EU-wide online sweep to identify the use of 'dark patterns' on websites.

Business • 30 Jan

Mergers and acquisitions above a certain financial threshold must be notified to the CCPC

Number of mergers notified to CCPC fell by 16% in 2022

The number of mergers notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) fell by 16% last year to 68.

Business • 06 Jan

A lifetime loan is a mortgage loan secured against your home

Explainer: What's a lifetime loan and how do they work?

Many older people will consider themselves asset rich, cash poor.

Business • 17 Dec 22

The recall relates to a fast-charging plug with two USB ports for home use.

CCPC recalls 40,000 charger plugs with two USB ports

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has recalled 40,000 charger plugs following a consumer complaint.

Business • 05 Dec 22

The Consumer Rights Act introduces stronger rights of redress for faulty goods

New rights for consumers on faulty goods and services

New laws covering consumer rights around faulty goods and services, digital products and sale pricing take effect from today.

Business • 29 Nov 22

46% of those surveyed are planning to buy electronics, with an average expected spend of just over €500.

40% of consumers plan to make Black Friday purchase

Just under 40% of consumers plan to make a purchase in the Black Friday sales, according to new research from the Competition and Consumer Protection …

Business • 14 Nov 22

The takeover marks Tesco's first significant investment in a supermarket portfolio since it entered the market here in 1997

Tesco to sell Joyce's Oranmore to assuage CCPC concerns

Tesco's proposed takeover of the Joyce's supermarket group in Galway has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), subject to the provision …

Business • 08 Jun 22

KBC Bank Ireland said the move to cease new business here is another significant milestone for customers

KBC Bank Ireland to stop new business in July

KBC Bank Ireland has said that as part of its planned exit from the Irish market, it will no longer accept new applications for all …

Business • 31 May 22

Uniphar works with multinational pharmaceutical and medical technology manufacturers

CCPC opens phase 2 probe into Uniphar-NaviCorp deal

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has launched an in-depth phase 2 investigation into healthcare services provider Uniphar's proposed acquisition of Irish pharmacy solutions …

Business • 22 Apr 22

While most travel insurance policies include varying levels of Covid-19 cover, some will not give you any cover at all.

Q&A: Do I need travel insurance for my holiday?

With people starting to travel abroad again in great numbers and Covid-19 still very much present, the question of travel insurance is once again top …

Business • 14 Apr 22

Details of the proposed deal were announced in November of last year

CCPC opens phase 2 probe into Tesco's deal with Joyce's

Tesco's proposed takeover of ten supermarkets owned by the Galway based Joyce's group is to undergo a full phase two investigation by the Competition and …

Business • 07 Apr 22

Irish banks are increasingly coming under competitive pressure from digital based services.

CCPC to further investigate banks' proposed payment app

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has decided to carry out further investigations into plans by four of the five main Irish retail banks …

Business • 09 Dec 21

Black Friday is next Friday the 26th of November and Cyber Monday the 29th of November.

Black Friday sales: Know your rights, do your research

Shoppers are being reminded to know their rights and do their research ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday next week.

Business • 17 Nov 21

If you are planning to do some or all of your Christmas shopping online this year, your consumer rights will depend on where the business is based

Christmas shopping? Know your rights

It's the most wonderful time of the year, unless you get scammed by rogue traders.

Business • 14 Nov 21

When sustainable claims are untrue or exaggerated, companies can be accused of 'greenwashing'

How to tell if an 'eco-friendly' firm is greenwashing

We're seeing more 'eco-friendly' and 'all natural' products on our shelves, as consumers demand more sustainable choices.

Business • 31 Oct 21

Details of the proposed deal first emerged in April

CCPC opens Phase 2 probe into KBC and BoI's loan deal

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is to carry out a more in-depth probe of Bank of Ireland's plan to buy KBC Bank Ireland's performing …

Business • 20 Oct 21

Stocks and shares were the most popular investment option, the research shows

11% of investors hold crypto-assets, including Bitcoin

Most investors are 'going digital', with new research revealing that 56% of those surveyed make investments online.

Business • 16 Sep 21

There was a steep rise in the number of queries relating to audio-visual and electronic goods, reflecting a shift to more online shopping

Faulty goods and services top CCPC query list

Issues relating to faulty goods and services topped the list of queries to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in the first six months of …

Business • 27 Aug 21

January is usually the most popular month to book a holiday

Q&A: Should I book a summer holiday abroad?

While holidays abroad ground to a halt last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many will be hoping to return to the skies at some …

Business • 23 Jan 21

The banks hoped to have the app rolling out around the summer

CCPC rejects Irish banks' Revolut-style app application

A plan by the main banks here to develop a person to person money transfer app to rival Revolut and N26 has been dealt an …

Business • 21 Jan 21

If it were to go ahead the renewable energy projects would primarily be built on Coillte land

CCPC to open phase 2 probe into ESB and Coillte project

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is to carry out a phase 2 investigation into a proposed joint venture between the ESB and Coillte.

Business • 10 Dec 20

In 2016, the CCPC started an investigation into suspected anti-competitive practices in the provision of private motor insurance here

Alleged anti-competitive cooperation in insurance firms

An investigation by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has found that five insurance companies, an insurance industry trade association and an insurance broker allegedly …

Business • 17 Sep 20

CCPC simplifies merger notification system

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has simplified the system for certain mergers to be notified to it.

Business • 08 May 20

Kings Laundry Limited is a major supplier of linen to hotels

CCPC to investigate acquisition of hotel linen supplier

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is to carry out an investigation into the proposed acquisition of Kings Laundry, a major supplier of linen to …

Business • 09 Jan 19