The Irish Competition Authority and the National Consumer Agency have amalgamated to form the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) on 31 October 2014. The CCPC will be responsible for enforcing both consumer protection and competition law in Ireland.

The Irish Competition Authority recently published its 2012-2014 Strategy Statement. Every three years, the Competition Authority publishes its Strategy Statement which sets out strategic goals and objectives of the organisation for the following three years.

Irish Competition Authority Chairperson Isolde Goggin recently gave a presentation on competition and the structure of the legal profession. Also, did you know you can follow TCA on twitter: @CompetitionIrl

  The Irish Competition Authority is now on Twitter. Follow TCA here.

  Presentations, papers and speeches are available from the speakers at the Irish Competition Authority’s 20th anniversary conference – The Role of Competition in Ireland’s Economic Recovery – held earlier this month.

  The Irish Competition Authority has an ongoing  ‘Competition Enforcers Series’ of seminars. The purpose of the Competition Enforcers Series  is to analyse the impact and the need for rigorous enforcement of competition policy on a global scale to overcome the current crises and promote growth and innovation. The speakers at the most recent seminar […]

  The Irish Competition Authority has published its 2010 Annual Report. Of particular note, see pages 9-11 for a section with effective messages describing “The Benefits of Competition” and a description of the authority’s ICN work at pages 53-54.

  The Irish Competition Authority has launched a public consultation as part of a review of its 2002 Merger Guidelines. A notice of consultation sets forth the topics for review.

  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 […]

  Many agencies issue annual reports, updates and other information about their activities. As a number of 2009/10 annual reports have recently been finalised, today’s sample links offer the opportunity to catch up on some of last year’s highlights and see how various agencies present their activities. Romania Ireland Netherlands Finland Bulgaria Czech Republic USA […]