News
August 7, 2025
CCPC publishes update to high-level grocery sector analysis
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has published an update to its 2023 high-level analysis of the grocery sector in Ireland. The latest …...
July 18, 2025
EU-wide online sweep conducted under new product safety laws uncovers widespread safety and compliance issues EU orders the removal of 252 baby product listings …...
June 20, 2025
CCPC clears proposed acquisition of CG Hotels by Dalata subject to binding commitments
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has cleared, subject to legally binding commitments, the proposed acquisition of CG Hotels Limited (CG Hotels) by …...
May 16, 2025
CCPC opens full investigation into Equinix’s proposed acquisition of BT Datacentres Ireland
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation into the proposed purchase of BT Datacentres Ireland …...
April 17, 2025
CCPC opens full investigation into Dalata Hotel Group’s proposed acquisition of CG Hotels
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation into the proposed purchase of CG Hotels Limited …...
April 11, 2025
Current waste market structure will never deliver for Irish public
By Brian McHugh, Chair This week, after considering the latest merger in the waste collection industry, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission decided that …...
April 10, 2025
CCPC issues decision on KWD Group acquisition of Bord na Móna Recycling
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has cleared, subject to a number of legally binding commitments, the proposed acquisition by KAES Recycling Holdings …...
April 2, 2025
Commissioner Michael McGrath welcomes launch of new CCPC guidelines for traders
Michael McGrath, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection visited the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in Dublin …...
March 28, 2025
CCPC appoints Brian Kennedy, Senior Counsel, as Chief Adjudication Officer
Mr. Brian Kennedy, Senior Counsel, has been appointed as Chief Adjudication Officer at the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), by Peter Burke, Minister …...
March 25, 2025
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission publishes record of enforcement activity for 2024
Five successful prosecutions, including Tesco and Homesavers Influencers among those served compliance notices for breaching consumer protection law 47 fines issued to traders in …...
