Significant and wide-ranging new powers of investigation, intervention and enforcement are proposed to be given to the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), under the Competition (Amendment) Act 2022.
Contact usDuring a European Commission dawn raid, an employee deleted some WhatsApp messages containing business-related information which had been exchanged with a competitor
EU, Competition & ProcurementIreland has established a new statutory body which will examine the structure of the agricultural and food products supply chain and consider the potential impact of bargaining power and economic imbalances between suppliers and buyers.
EU, Competition & ProcurementThis report outlines the main changes and implications of the enhanced regimes that have been introduced or will come into force in the near future.
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023 (Irish Screening Act) is due to come into force in the 1st week of September 2024.
EU, Competition & ProcurementHow do entities doing business in the EU calculate their foreign financial contributions for their reporting obligations under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation?
EU, Competition & ProcurementOn 4 April 2024, the Government approved the Green Public Procurement Strategy and Action Plan.
Climate ActionIreland is expected to commence the Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023 (Act) in September 2024. Read more here
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe new Irish FDI screening regime will commence in the first week of September 2024.
EU, Competition & ProcurementThis review examines the merger control practice of the CCPC under Part 3 of the 2002 Act during 2023 and is based on information available at the date of publication.
EU, Competition & ProcurementThis report highlights key time periods and trends in Irish merger control in 2023 and also looks ahead to anticipated developments in 2024.
EU, Competition & ProcurementIf the parties to a merger or takeover have turnovers over the thresholds specified in Irish legislation then the deals must be notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Read more here
EU, Competition & ProcurementThe number of Foreign Direct Investment screening regimes is increasing across the EU. Read more here
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