Endorse Code: Influencers falling foul of ad rules Influencers have become a hugely important part of the marketing and advertising world - but they don't always make it clear when they're being paid to promote, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 13 Sep
Endorse Code: Influencers falling foul of ad rules Influencers have become a hugely important part of the marketing and advertising world - but they don't always make it clear when they're being paid to promote, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 13 Sep
BT completes Irish deal with Speed Fibre Group Telecommunications company BT said today it has completed the sale of its Irish wholesale and enterprise business unit to Speed Fibre Group. Business • 01 Sep
BT completes Irish deal with Speed Fibre Group Telecommunications company BT said today it has completed the sale of its Irish wholesale and enterprise business unit to Speed Fibre Group. Business • 01 Sep
Used cars top list of consumer issues reported to CCPC Faulty goods, poor online shopping experiences and botched home improvements top the list of issues consumers have contacted the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) about so far this year Business • 19 Aug
Used cars top list of consumer issues reported to CCPC Faulty goods, poor online shopping experiences and botched home improvements top the list of issues consumers have contacted the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) about so far this year Business • 19 Aug
178,000 products withdrawn, recalled from market in 2024 Over 178,000 unsafe products were recalled, withdrawn or prevented from reaching the Irish market last year by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Business • 30 Jul
178,000 products withdrawn, recalled from market in 2024 Over 178,000 unsafe products were recalled, withdrawn or prevented from reaching the Irish market last year by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Business • 30 Jul
Hotel prices go Supersonic: Oasis fans pay the price As excitement builds for the long-awaited Oasis reunion concerts in Dublin next month, fans are facing the harsh reality of soaring hotel prices that rival the cost of a concert ticket - or more. Business • 28 Jul
Hotel prices go Supersonic: Oasis fans pay the price As excitement builds for the long-awaited Oasis reunion concerts in Dublin next month, fans are facing the harsh reality of soaring hotel prices that rival the cost of a concert ticket - or more. Business • 28 Jul
CCPC clears Circle K's deal for 8 Texaco service stations The consumer watchdog has cleared Circle K's proposed acquisition of eight Texaco-branded service stations in Dublin and Meath. Business • 09 Jul
CCPC clears Circle K's deal for 8 Texaco service stations The consumer watchdog has cleared Circle K's proposed acquisition of eight Texaco-branded service stations in Dublin and Meath. Business • 09 Jul
Motor industry warned over restrictive practices The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has issued a warning to the Irish motor industry following reports of anti-competitive practices in the sale, maintenance and repair of vehicles. Ireland • 07 Jul
Motor industry warned over restrictive practices The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has issued a warning to the Irish motor industry following reports of anti-competitive practices in the sale, maintenance and repair of vehicles. Ireland • 07 Jul
Many online games contain manipulating design techniques An international sweep of 439 mobile and online games by national consumer agencies has found many of them contain design techniques that may aim to manipulate players as young as three years old into making decisions or purchases they would not otherwise. Business • 02 Jul
Many online games contain manipulating design techniques An international sweep of 439 mobile and online games by national consumer agencies has found many of them contain design techniques that may aim to manipulate players as young as three years old into making decisions or purchases they would not otherwise. Business • 02 Jul
'Dawn raids' on betting premises over suspected breaches Gardaí and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission have carried out a series of raids on gambling industry premises. Ireland • 15 May
'Dawn raids' on betting premises over suspected breaches Gardaí and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission have carried out a series of raids on gambling industry premises. Ireland • 15 May
Ticketmaster and Eir prompted most complaints to CCPC Ticketmaster and Eir were the companies which prompted the most complaints to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's consumer helpline last year, new figures have revealed. Ireland • 11 Mar
Ticketmaster and Eir prompted most complaints to CCPC Ticketmaster and Eir were the companies which prompted the most complaints to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission's consumer helpline last year, new figures have revealed. Ireland • 11 Mar
CCPC calls for buyers to get free access to car history The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has launched a report calling for an online portal that would see used car buyers given free access to car history information, including write-off status and mileage readings. Ireland • 26 Feb
CCPC calls for buyers to get free access to car history The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has launched a report calling for an online portal that would see used car buyers given free access to car history information, including write-off status and mileage readings. Ireland • 26 Feb
Number of merger deals notified to CCPC last year up 21% A total of 82 mergers were notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission last year, an almost 21% increase from 2023. Business • 21 Feb
Number of merger deals notified to CCPC last year up 21% A total of 82 mergers were notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission last year, an almost 21% increase from 2023. Business • 21 Feb
CCPC recalls 10,200 baby soothers over 'choking risk' The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has recalled more than 10,000 baby soothers because they pose a "choking risk" to babies and small children. Ireland • 13 Feb
CCPC recalls 10,200 baby soothers over 'choking risk' The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has recalled more than 10,000 baby soothers because they pose a "choking risk" to babies and small children. Ireland • 13 Feb
Cellnex-Phoenix deal cleared by CCPC - with conditions The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has cleared - subject to legally binding commitments - the proposed acquisition of Cellnex Ireland Limited and Cignal Infrastructure Limited by Phoenix Tower International. Business • 10 Feb
Cellnex-Phoenix deal cleared by CCPC - with conditions The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has cleared - subject to legally binding commitments - the proposed acquisition of Cellnex Ireland Limited and Cignal Infrastructure Limited by Phoenix Tower International. Business • 10 Feb
Consumers to spend 14% more on average this Christmas Consumers in Ireland expect to spend around 14% more on average this year on Christmas than they did in 2023. Business • 09 Dec 24
Consumers to spend 14% more on average this Christmas Consumers in Ireland expect to spend around 14% more on average this year on Christmas than they did in 2023. Business • 09 Dec 24
Consumer watchdog prosecutes retailers for price breaches The consumer watchdog has begun legal proceedings against a number of retailers around the country for alleged breaches of sales pricing laws. Business • 29 Nov 24
Consumer watchdog prosecutes retailers for price breaches The consumer watchdog has begun legal proceedings against a number of retailers around the country for alleged breaches of sales pricing laws. Business • 29 Nov 24
CCPC launches investigation into Dublin Port Company The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said it has opened an investigation into suspected breaches of competition law by Dublin Port Company. Business • 23 Oct 24
CCPC launches investigation into Dublin Port Company The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said it has opened an investigation into suspected breaches of competition law by Dublin Port Company. Business • 23 Oct 24
CCPC clears purchase of D&D Media by Formpress The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said today it has cleared the purchase by Formpress Publishing of D&D Media. Business • 18 Oct 24
CCPC clears purchase of D&D Media by Formpress The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said today it has cleared the purchase by Formpress Publishing of D&D Media. Business • 18 Oct 24
Misleading car rental site updated after CCPC action Misleading information has been removed from a prominent car rental booking engine, following a sweep of platforms by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and EU counterparts. Business • 17 Oct 24
Misleading car rental site updated after CCPC action Misleading information has been removed from a prominent car rental booking engine, following a sweep of platforms by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and EU counterparts. Business • 17 Oct 24
CCPC opens probe into health tech firm Clanwilliam An investigation has been opened by the competition regulator into suspected breaches of competition law by the healthcare software company, Clanwilliam. Business • 27 Sep 24
CCPC opens probe into health tech firm Clanwilliam An investigation has been opened by the competition regulator into suspected breaches of competition law by the healthcare software company, Clanwilliam. Business • 27 Sep 24
21% have no financial arrangements for retirement - CCPC 21% of adults here do not have any financial arrangements in place for retirement, a new survey has found. Business • 20 Sep 24
21% have no financial arrangements for retirement - CCPC 21% of adults here do not have any financial arrangements in place for retirement, a new survey has found. Business • 20 Sep 24
CCPC to investigate BDS Vending-Coca-Cola HBC deal The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation into the proposed purchase of BDS Vending Solutions by Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland Limited, which is an indirectly owned subsidiary of Coca-Cola. Business • 06 Sep 24
CCPC to investigate BDS Vending-Coca-Cola HBC deal The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation into the proposed purchase of BDS Vending Solutions by Coca-Cola HBC Northern Ireland Limited, which is an indirectly owned subsidiary of Coca-Cola. Business • 06 Sep 24
Eir, Ryanair, Sky most referenced to by callers to CCPC The volume of complaints and queries received by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission leapt by almost a fifth in the first six months of the year when compared to the same period last year. Business • 14 Aug 24
Eir, Ryanair, Sky most referenced to by callers to CCPC The volume of complaints and queries received by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission leapt by almost a fifth in the first six months of the year when compared to the same period last year. Business • 14 Aug 24
CCPC to carry out investigation into Formpress-D&D deal The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said it will carry out a full investigation into the proposed purchase by Formpress Publishing of D&D Media. Business • 09 Aug 24
CCPC to carry out investigation into Formpress-D&D deal The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said it will carry out a full investigation into the proposed purchase by Formpress Publishing of D&D Media. Business • 09 Aug 24
CCPC opens in-depth probe into mobile phone mast deal The competition watchdog has opened a full phase two investigation into a planned purchase of mobile phone mast companies Cellnex Ireland and Cignal Infrastructure by Phoenix Tower International (PTI). Business • 26 Jul 24
CCPC opens in-depth probe into mobile phone mast deal The competition watchdog has opened a full phase two investigation into a planned purchase of mobile phone mast companies Cellnex Ireland and Cignal Infrastructure by Phoenix Tower International (PTI). Business • 26 Jul 24
