Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC)

Black Friday sales more likely to attract young people, CCPC says

Black Friday sales more likely to attract young people, CCPC says

The consumer watchdog monitors online and instore discounts to ensure consumers not misled

By Conor PopeTue Nov 14 2023 - 13:19

Musgrave acquires Joyce’s Supermarket in Oranmore from Tesco

Musgrave acquires Joyce’s Supermarket in Oranmore from Tesco

Store to be operated as a SuperValu after competition watchdog raised concerns during vetting of €80m deal

By Ian CurranThu Nov 02 2023 - 20:01

Why am I asked to show my boarding card when shopping at the airport?

Why am I asked to show my boarding card when shopping at the airport?

Travel Q&A: Conor Pope answers a query from a cross reader frustrated by multiple requests at Dublin Airport recently

By Conor PopeTue Oct 03 2023 - 05:00

CCPC gains power to impose ‘substantial’ fines for breaches of competition law from today

CCPC gains power to impose ‘substantial’ fines for breaches of competition law from today

Legislation allows regulator to issue administrative sanctions of up to €10 million or 10 per cent of a company’s annual worldwide turnover

By Ellen O’ReganWed Sept 27 2023 - 00:01

Dawn Meats cleared to acquire rival Kildare Chilling

Dawn Meats cleared to acquire rival Kildare Chilling

Farmers’ representatives had expressed concern about the tie-up and its impact on competition in meat processing sector

By Ian CurranFri Sept 22 2023 - 16:14

Growth of digital payments: Can retailers really refuse to accept cash?

Growth of digital payments: Can retailers really refuse to accept cash?

Ireland has one of the highest values of online payments but EU is proposing measures to protect the use of cash

By Fiona ReddanTue Sept 12 2023 - 05:00

Housing costs, inflation and confusion about pensions thwarting retirement planning

Housing costs, inflation and confusion about pensions thwarting retirement planning

Tax relief and company contributions will see many pension investments treble almost instantly, unlike money left on deposit, say experts

By Conor PopeTue Sept 05 2023 - 04:00

The era of cheap food is over. Here’s what we can expect next

The era of cheap food is over. Here’s what we can expect next

Many Irish households will spend an extra €1,000 or more on groceries over the next year compared with 2020, and there is zero chance of prices falling to pre-crisis levels, even in the long term

By Conor PopeSat Aug 26 2023 - 05:00

Is the time right to abandon my rising tracker mortgage?

Is the time right to abandon my rising tracker mortgage?

Q&A: Home loans are generally our biggest financial commitment so it always makes sense to look at the options

By Dominic CoyleSun Aug 20 2023 - 13:45

Bloom organisers paid Ticketmaster almost €480,000 over four years

Bloom organisers paid Ticketmaster almost €480,000 over four years

Bord Bia to seek bids from ticketing providers for 2024 gardening show

By Barry O'HalloranSat Aug 19 2023 - 05:00

Regulator clears Q-Park takeover of rival Park Rite

Regulator clears Q-Park takeover of rival Park Rite

Competition authority approves deal after tagging conditions on to sale

By Peter FlanaganWed Aug 16 2023 - 15:08

How big is Ticketmaster? How one company dominates the Irish market

How big is Ticketmaster? How one company dominates the Irish market

Fresh concerns have been raised with competition body about the online ticket market

By Barry O'HalloranFri Aug 11 2023 - 05:00

Competition watchdog extends review of DAA deal to buy car park near airport

Competition watchdog extends review of DAA deal to buy car park near airport

Plan to purchase closed car park in Santry had been intended to increase Dublin Airport parking spaces

By Jack PowerWed Aug 09 2023 - 18:41

Ticketmaster offers GAA incentives for ticket sale deals

Ticketmaster offers GAA incentives for ticket sale deals

Regulators say they are monitoring compliance with court order limiting incentives

By Barry O'HalloranTue Aug 08 2023 - 06:00

GAAGo: Competition watchdog examining expansion of partnership between GAA and RTÉ

GAAGo: Competition watchdog examining expansion of partnership between GAA and RTÉ

Competition and Consumer Protection Commission says streaming service under examination since May

By Jack PowerSun Jul 16 2023 - 20:05

Acquisition of City Bin Co by Thorntons Recycling approved by competition regulator

Acquisition of City Bin Co by Thorntons Recycling approved by competition regulator

Thorntons has made a number of legally binding commitments to get the deal across the line

By Ellen O’ReganThu Jul 13 2023 - 17:04

Flight disruption possible for Irish passengers amid French air traffic control dispute

Flight disruption possible for Irish passengers amid French air traffic control dispute

Ryanair warns of potential for delays and cancellations across Europe as a result of 36-hour strike by French air traffic controllers due to start on Monday evening

By Emmet Malone and Cormac McQuinnMon Jun 05 2023 - 18:12

Competition regulator to review deal between Thorntons and City Bin

Competition regulator to review deal between Thorntons and City Bin

Regulator to run phase-two investigation of deal between recycling firms to assess whether it would greatly reduce competition in the sector

By Peter FlanaganWed May 31 2023 - 18:01

French firm EDF to replace Shell in major Irish offshore wind projects

French firm EDF to replace Shell in major Irish offshore wind projects

Oil major pulled out of two significant projects in September 2022

By Ian CurranWed May 31 2023 - 07:50

PM Group to acquire Cork-based automation specialist Milestone Solutions

PM Group to acquire Cork-based automation specialist Milestone Solutions

Milestone Solutions provides IT and automation services to large multinational manufacturing companie

By Ian CurranWed May 31 2023 - 06:33

Ireland should follow UK lead on price caps for supermarket staples - Labour

Ireland should follow UK lead on price caps for supermarket staples - Labour

TD Ged Nash calls for more information on ‘secretive’ retail sector’s prices

By Vivienne ClarkeTue May 30 2023 - 08:49

How to take control of your money: It sounds boring but it’s actually liberating

How to take control of your money: It sounds boring but it’s actually liberating

Budgeting is one of those things we know we should do but end up avoiding because it seems too hard, too boring or just plain miserable

By Brianna ParkinsWed May 24 2023 - 05:00

A guide to avoiding the costly mistakes of a holiday

A guide to avoiding the costly mistakes of a holiday

Coming home to bank statements with mysterious charges can cancel out any relaxation the holiday was meant to buy in the first place

By Brianna ParkinsWed May 17 2023 - 05:00

Travel adaptors recall: over 13,000 products at risk of fire, electrocution or incorrect product labelling

Travel adaptors recall: over 13,000 products at risk of fire, electrocution or incorrect product labelling

Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) identifies concerns following a ‘large scale’ product safety investigation

By Nathan JohnsTue May 16 2023 - 23:45

Retailers could be forced to reveal profits under proposed Bill

Retailers could be forced to reveal profits under proposed Bill

Proposed legislation from Labour Party aimed at bringing more transparency to supermarket sector

By Conor Pope and Colm KeenaTue May 16 2023 - 05:00

Conor Pope: Where will the cost-of-living crisis end?

Conor Pope: Where will the cost-of-living crisis end?

Grim combination of economic factors is likely to have cost an average household close to €10,000 extra over the last year alone

By Conor PopeSat May 13 2023 - 05:00

Watchdog clears Spar owner’s takeover of rival supplier

Watchdog clears Spar owner’s takeover of rival supplier

Deal subject to a number of legally binding commitments

By Ian CurranMon May 08 2023 - 14:16

Only the supermarkets know if they are charging fair prices

Only the supermarkets know if they are charging fair prices

First milk prices fell across a range of retailers, then butter. But consumers are waiting for something more meaningful

By Conor PopeSat May 06 2023 - 06:00

Consumer watchdog urged to investigate ‘price gouging’ by supermarkets

Consumer watchdog urged to investigate ‘price gouging’ by supermarkets

Call comes as new data suggests workers have seen an average 4.2% annual drop in real pay in the past year

By Colin GleesonThu May 04 2023 - 00:01

The way you buy cars is about to change as car giants seek to cut out the middle man

The way you buy cars is about to change as car giants seek to cut out the middle man

Car giants are trying to cut out the middleman and move away from traditional dealership models, but what will that actually mean for Irish car buyers?

By Neil BriscoeWed Mar 29 2023 - 02:00

Watchdog investigates DAA purchase of 6,000 extra airport parking spaces

Watchdog investigates DAA purchase of 6,000 extra airport parking spaces

Delays could see thousands of airport parking spaces unavailable at Dublin Airport over busy summer season

By Conor PopeMon Mar 27 2023 - 05:00

WhatsApp promises transparent and less aggressive approach on updates

WhatsApp promises transparent and less aggressive approach on updates

Intervention of Irish consumer group and others across EU prompts fresh commitment from social media giant

By Conor PopeMon Mar 06 2023 - 17:28

Has the demise of money been exaggerated?

Has the demise of money been exaggerated?

Pricewatch: Covid turned many people off notes, coins and ATMs but there are many democratic and inclusive reasons why physical cash should continue to have currency

By Conor PopeMon Mar 06 2023 - 06:15

Customer complaints: Who can I go to for help when at the end of my tether?

Customer complaints: Who can I go to for help when at the end of my tether?

New law means authorities that enforce consumer rights have more powers to help

By Conor PopeFri Feb 03 2023 - 12:43

Retailer websites swept for ‘dark patterns’ by consumer watchdog

Retailer websites swept for ‘dark patterns’ by consumer watchdog

Manipulative trading practices push consumers to make choices they might not do otherwise

By Colin GleesonMon Jan 30 2023 - 18:40

Uniphar gets green light for €50m McCauleys pharmacies deal

Uniphar gets green light for €50m McCauleys pharmacies deal

Listed group agrees to sell three specific outlets to meet competition concerns of regulator

By Dominic CoyleFri Jan 20 2023 - 18:18

Do you know how much credit card interest you pay? Most people have no idea

Do you know how much credit card interest you pay? Most people have no idea

Only one-third are aware of high levels of interest charged with some thinking they pay little or none

By Conor PopeWed Jan 18 2023 - 05:00

AIB cleared to buy €5.7bn Ulster Bank tracker mortgage portfolio

AIB cleared to buy €5.7bn Ulster Bank tracker mortgage portfolio

Regulator’s decision is the fourth and final one related to the Ulster Bank and KBC exits from the market

By Ian CurranFri Jan 13 2023 - 12:41

Appetite for deal-making ‘remains healthy’ despite challenges, says KPMG

Appetite for deal-making ‘remains healthy’ despite challenges, says KPMG

But 40% of Irish M&A executives expect lower activity volumes in 2023

By Ian CurranFri Jan 13 2023 - 12:07

Fewer deals notified to competition watchdog as pandemic M&A boom wanes

Fewer deals notified to competition watchdog as pandemic M&A boom wanes

But ‘increasingly complex’ nature of proposals leads to jump in extensive investigations, says CCPC

By Ian CurranFri Jan 06 2023 - 08:28

Revenue to resume efforts to collect €334m in tax debt after pandemic pause

Revenue to resume efforts to collect €334m in tax debt after pandemic pause

Seen & Heard: Prem Group sells Tulfarris; State land agency’s delivery questioned; Millennium’s latest Smurfit short bet; watchdog’s crypto warning

By Ian CurranSun Jan 01 2023 - 12:19

Cost-of-living squeeze worsens as two bin companies hike prices

Cost-of-living squeeze worsens as two bin companies hike prices

Thorntons Recycling is in the process of acquiring City Bin Co, with both adding up to €2 to monthly waste collection charges

By Ian CurranFri Dec 23 2022 - 15:24

Sale of ‘dangerous’ baby self-feeding pillows banned by consumer watchdog

Sale of ‘dangerous’ baby self-feeding pillows banned by consumer watchdog

CCPC says product presents a risk of death or serious harm due to choking or aspiration

By Paul CullenThu Dec 22 2022 - 15:40

Social media influencers fail to label half of advertisements, watchdog finds

Social media influencers fail to label half of advertisements, watchdog finds

Consumers admit to being misled by product recommendations and have flagged concerns about crypto and other ‘finfluencing’

By Laura SlatteryTue Dec 13 2022 - 06:00

Consumer rights: What are the new laws and how will they empower people?

Consumer rights: What are the new laws and how will they empower people?

Until now, all kinds of practices have been happening online with little or no legal protections for consumers

By Conor PopeTue Nov 29 2022 - 18:17

Irish banking landscape has several worrying aspects

Irish banking landscape has several worrying aspects

Recent years have seen bank branch closures and curtailment of essential services so they can focus on more profitable activities and outlets

By Kevin JohnsonMon Nov 28 2022 - 05:26

Fuel prices probe finds ‘no indications’ of co-ordinated pricing by service stations

Fuel prices probe finds ‘no indications’ of co-ordinated pricing by service stations

CCPC received more than 200 complaints following hikes at the pump earlier in the year

By Ciara O'BrienTue Nov 22 2022 - 08:17

PTSB completes ‘transformational’ purchase of Ulster Bank mortgages

PTSB completes ‘transformational’ purchase of Ulster Bank mortgages

Overall deal for assets worth €6.8bn will see lender’s loan book grow by close to 50 per cent

By Ian CurranMon Nov 07 2022 - 08:30

Ulster Bank and KBC to press ahead with account closures despite concerns

Ulster Bank and KBC to press ahead with account closures despite concerns

Stakeholders have been urged to redouble efforts over coming months as accounts are frozen and closed

By Ian CurranFri Nov 04 2022 - 05:00

Central Bank could ‘take action’ to delay Ulster Bank and KBC Bank exits

Central Bank could ‘take action’ to delay Ulster Bank and KBC Bank exits

Governor Gabriel Makhlouf said the process has ‘left something to be desired’

By Ian CurranWed Nov 02 2022 - 13:38

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