The Competition Authority in Ireland recently evaluated its Cartel Immunity Programme and international developments in the area of leniency and now proposes to make certain changes. In its own words: “These changes attempt to make the Cartel Immunity Programme more self-contained, transparent and attractive to potential applicants, therefore making it a more effective tool in the ongoing fight against cartels.” The proposed revisions note the Competition Authority’s membership in the International Competition Network.

More information about the programme review, including a consultation paper that sets out the changes, is available here.