CCPC to probe public liability insurance market The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is to conduct a study of the public liability insurance market here. Business • 15 Aug 19
CCPC to probe public liability insurance market The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is to conduct a study of the public liability insurance market here. Business • 15 Aug 19
Nursing homes must comply with new consumer guidelines The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has published new consumer protection guidelines for contracts of care for nursing homes. Ireland • 07 May 19
Nursing homes must comply with new consumer guidelines The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has published new consumer protection guidelines for contracts of care for nursing homes. Ireland • 07 May 19
Investigation launched into planned acquisition of MCD The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has announced that it is to launch a detailed investigation into the planned acquisition of gig group MCD by a joint venture involving international music giant Live Nation. Business • 04 Jan 19
Investigation launched into planned acquisition of MCD The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has announced that it is to launch a detailed investigation into the planned acquisition of gig group MCD by a joint venture involving international music giant Live Nation. Business • 04 Jan 19
Warning over 'unregulated monopoly' in waste industry The waste industry is in danger of being controlled by a small number of unregulated operators, according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Waste • 28 Sep 18
Warning over 'unregulated monopoly' in waste industry The waste industry is in danger of being controlled by a small number of unregulated operators, according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Waste • 28 Sep 18
Large breweries accused of anti-competitive practises The Dáil has been told that large breweries are attempting to exclude small craft brewers from pubs by engaging in anti-competitive practices. Politics • 03 Jul 18
Large breweries accused of anti-competitive practises The Dáil has been told that large breweries are attempting to exclude small craft brewers from pubs by engaging in anti-competitive practices. Politics • 03 Jul 18
Watchdog says can't go on tracker 'fishing expedition' The chairperson of the CCPC told the Oireachtas Finance Committee there is no evidence of any breaches of competition law by banks in relation to the tracker mortgage scandal to warrant a criminal investigation. Business • 07 Dec 17
Watchdog says can't go on tracker 'fishing expedition' The chairperson of the CCPC told the Oireachtas Finance Committee there is no evidence of any breaches of competition law by banks in relation to the tracker mortgage scandal to warrant a criminal investigation. Business • 07 Dec 17
Irish-based motor insurers raided by EU Commission The European Commission has carried out unannounced inspections at the offices of a number of Irish-based insurance providers as part of an investigation into alleged price fixing relating to motor insurance premiums. Business • 04 Jul 17
Irish-based motor insurers raided by EU Commission The European Commission has carried out unannounced inspections at the offices of a number of Irish-based insurance providers as part of an investigation into alleged price fixing relating to motor insurance premiums. Business • 04 Jul 17
'Dysfunctional' mortgage market needs more competition The Irish mortgage market is "dysfunctional", needs more competition and the State should try to attract more entrants, according to a new report. Business • 16 Jun 17
'Dysfunctional' mortgage market needs more competition The Irish mortgage market is "dysfunctional", needs more competition and the State should try to attract more entrants, according to a new report. Business • 16 Jun 17
40 enforcement actions taken against 33 traders in 2016 40 enforcement actions were taken against 33 traders last year by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). Business • 06 Mar 17
40 enforcement actions taken against 33 traders in 2016 40 enforcement actions were taken against 33 traders last year by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). Business • 06 Mar 17
Telecoms firms told to clarify cancellation rights A number of telecoms companies have not been properly notifying customers of their right to cancel contracts entered into online or over the phone, according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Business • 22 Jun 15
Telecoms firms told to clarify cancellation rights A number of telecoms companies have not been properly notifying customers of their right to cancel contracts entered into online or over the phone, according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Business • 22 Jun 15
Consumer detriment costs up to €0.5 billion a year The cost to consumers of products or services that are not up to scratch is estimated at €0.5 billion here. Business • 10 Dec 14
Consumer detriment costs up to €0.5 billion a year The cost to consumers of products or services that are not up to scratch is estimated at €0.5 billion here. Business • 10 Dec 14
