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10 Dec 2020 B

The Irish Competition Authority carries out a phase 2 investigation of an energy corporation and state-owned forest company’s joint venture (ESB / Coillte)

Irish Competition Authority • January 2021

CCPC to carry out a Phase 2 investigation of ESB and Coillte joint venture* The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has decided to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation into the proposed joint venture between the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) and Coillte Cuideachta (...)

7 Dec 2020 B

The Irish Competition Authority welcomes proposed reforms to legal education and training

Irish Competition Authority • January 2021

CCPC welcomes proposed reforms to legal education and training* The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) welcomes the recent publication of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority’s (LSRA) report into the education and training of legal practitioners. Over the years, the CCPC (...)

3 Dec 2020 B

The Irish Competition Authority welcomes the publication of a report dealing with economic crime (Hamilton Review Group)

Irish Competition Authority • January 2021

The CCPC welcomes publication of the Hamilton Report to deal with economic crime The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) welcomes the publication today of the “Review of structures and strategies to prevent, investigate and penalise economic crime and corruption” by the (...)

29 Nov 2020 B

The Irish Competition Authority seeks High Court order on ticket sales and distribution company’s agreement (Ticketmaster)

Irish Competition Authority • November 2020

CCPC seeks High Court order on Ticketmaster agreement* Why did the CCPC investigate ticketing? In January 2017, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) commenced an investigation into suspected anti-competitive practices in relation to the provision of tickets and the (...)

29 Nov 2020 B

Irish Competition Authority investigates into suspected breaches of competition law (Ticketmaster)

Irish Competition Authority • January 2021

Notice under Section 14B of the Competition Act 2002 In January 2017, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) commenced an investigation into suspected breaches of competition law in relation to the provision of tickets and the operation of ticketing services for live events. (...)

30 Oct 2020 B

The Irish Competition Authority extends the validity period of its verticals declaration which provides exemptions for certain vertical agreements

Irish Competition Authority • October 2020

CCPC extends verticals declaration* The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today extended the validity of its declaration in respect of vertical agreements and concerted practices (the “declaration”) until 1 December 2022. The declaration came into effect on 1 December (...)

30 Oct 2020 B

The Irish Competition Authority extends the validity of its declaration on verticals agreements and concerted practices

Victoria Ciudin • October 2020

On 30 October 2020, the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the “CCPC”) announced its decision to extend the validity of its Declaration in Respect of Vertical Agreements and Concerted Practices (the “Declaration”), which was due to expire on 1 December 2020, until 1 December (...)

8 Oct 2020 B

The Irish Competition Authority carries out unannounced inspections of garages and second-hand car dealerships in Dublin and Kildare

Irish Competition Authority • October 2020

Unannounced car inspections take place in Dublin and Kildare* The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), assisted by colleagues from the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau, the Garda Stolen Vehicle Investigation Unit as well as local uniformed Gardaí, has completed a series of (...)

17 Sep 2020 B

The Irish Competition Authority issues preliminary findings to organisations under investigation in the private motor insurance sector (AIG Europe / Allianz / AXA / Aviva / FBD / Brokers Ireland / AA)

Irish Competition Authority • September 2020

CCPC issues preliminary findings to organisations under investigation in the private motor insurance sector* The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today issued preliminary findings to five insurers, an insurance industry trade association and an insurance broker: AIG (...)

24 Aug 2020 B

The Irish Competition Authority requests submissions for its new strategy statement

Irish Competition Authority • August 2020

CCPC requests submissions for new strategy statement* The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has an economy-wide remit to enforce competition and consumer protection law. We work to achieve our vision of open and competitive markets where consumers are protected and (...)

30 Jul 2020 B

The Irish Competition Authority releases its 2019 annual report

Irish Competition Authority • July 2020

CCPC Publishes 2019 Annual Report* The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today published our 2019 Annual Report. The report details the work of the CCPC in 2019 and highlights the impactful and varied role which the organisation plays across the economy. Isolde Goggin (...)

22 Jul 2020 B

The Irish Competition Authority carries out a phase 2 investigation in the merger of two IT service management companies (Link / Pepper)

Irish Competition Authority • July 2020

CCPC to carry out a phase 2 investigation of Link Group/Pepper merger* The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has decided to carry out a full (Phase 2) investigation into the proposed acquisition by Link Group Administration Limited (“Link”) of sole control of Pepper Ireland (...)

20 Jul 2020 B

The EU Commission approves a scheme to support electricity production from renewable sources in Ireland

European Commission • July 2020

State aid: Commission approves support for production of electricity from renewable sources in Ireland* The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a scheme to support electricity production from renewable sources in Ireland. The measure will contribute to the EU (...)

15 Jul 2020 B

The EU General Court annuls the Commission’s decision regarding the Irish tax rulings in favour of a Big Tech firm (Apple)

General Court of the European Union • July 2020

The General Court of the European Union annuls the decision taken by the Commission regarding the Irish tax rulings in favour of Apple* The General Court annuls the contested decision because the Commission did not succeed in showing to the requisite legal standard that there was an advantage (...)

15 Jul 2020 R

Tax rulings: The General Court of the European Union annuls the European Commission’s decision on Irish tax rulings, which required the recovery of EUR 13 billion, finding that the Commission failed to demonstrate the existence of an advantage (Apple)

Alain Ronzano • N° 4-2020

On 15 July 2020, the Court of First Instance of the European Union delivered its judgment in the case of Ireland’s tax rescriptions in favour of Apple (Joined Cases T-778/16 - Ireland v. European Commission and T-892/16 - Apple Sales International and Apple Operations Europe v. European (...)

15 Jul 2020 B

The EU General Court overturns the Commission’s biggest State aid recovery order worth over €13 billion in tax advantages (Apple)

Dimitrios Kyriazis • July 2020

Apple: One Case to Rule Them All* Some cases just have it all; the Apple case is one of them. First, size: at more than thirteen billion euros, the recovery order Ireland had to enforce dwarfed the previously biggest one (EDF, at around one billion euros). Second, international political (...)

15 Jul 2020 B

The EU General Court quashes a €13 billion tax ruling fine on a multinational technology company (Apple)

Denis Waelbroeck, Donald Slater • July 2020

€13 billion Apple tax recovery decision quashed On 15 July 2020, the EU General Court ("GC") handed down its much awaited judgment in the Apple case. It overturned the European Commission’s ("Commission") decision ordering Ireland to recover EUR 13 billion (plus interests) in illegal State aid (...)

15 Jul 2020 B

The EU General Court annuls the Commission’s decision concerning the tax rulings in favor of a Big Tech company (Apple)

Markus Wellinger, Francesco Pili • July 2020

On 15 July 2020, the General Court (the “GC”) annulled the European Commission’s (the “Commission”) decision of 30 August 2016 concerning tax rulings adopted by the Irish authorities in relation to two companies forming part of the Apple Group (the “Contested Decision”). The Contested Decision found (...)

8 Jul 2020 B

The Irish Competition Authority lets a merger between laundry businesses serving healthcare providers go into effect after having found they fulfilled all required commitments (Berendsen / Kings Laundry)

Irish Competition Authority • July 2020

Berendsen/Kings Laundry merger update* On 8 July 2019, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) cleared, subject to a number of legally binding commitments, the proposed acquisition of sole control of Kings Laundry Limited (Kings Laundry) by Berendsen Ireland Limited (...)

1 Jul 2020 B

The Irish Competition Authority warns businesses must act independently when setting prices during the re-opening phase of COVID-19

Irish Competition Authority • July 2020

CCPC warns businesses must act independently when setting prices during reopening phase* CCPC engages with trade associations following public statements to warn against co-ordination Any new prices & charges must adhere to competition and consumer protection law Consumers are entitled to (...)

12 Jun 2020 B

The Irish Competition Authority launches public consultation on public liability insurance market

Irish Competition Authority • June 2020

CCPC launches public consultation on public liability insurance market* The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) announced today that it has opened a public consultation and is seeking views from stakeholders on their experiences in the public liability insurance market. (...)

5 Jun 2020 B

The Irish Competition Authority concludes examination of beef industry complaints without going into full investigation due to lack of evidence to prove complainants’ claims

Irish Competition Authority • June 2020

CCPC Concludes Examination of Beef Industry Complaints* The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today written to over 200 individuals, including the Independent Farmers of Ireland, the Beef Plan Movement, and the Irish Farmers Association, regarding the outcome of an (...)

7 May 2020 B

The Irish Competition Authority announces commencement of a simplified merger notification procedure regime

Irish Competition Authority • May 2020

Simplified Merger Notification Procedure Regime to commence on 1 July 2020* The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has announced that a simplified merger notification procedure regime will officially commence on Wednesday 1 July 2020. The CCPC considers that the simplified (...)

21 Apr 2020 B

The EU Commission approves €200 million Irish scheme in the form of direct grants, repayable advances, equity injections, and subsidised loans to support companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak

European Commission • April 2020

State aid: Commission approves €200 million Irish scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak* The European Commission has approved a €200 million Irish scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme, called “Sustaining Enterprise Scheme”, was (...)

31 Mar 2020 B

The EU Commission approves €200 million Irish scheme in the form of repayable advances to companies affected by the COVID-19 outbreak

European Commission • March 2020

Commission approves €200 million Irish scheme to support the economy in the current coronavirus outbreak* The European Commission has found a €200 million Irish scheme to support companies affected by the coronavirus outbreak to be in line with EU State aid rules. The scheme was approved under (...)

22 Mar 2020 B

The Irish Office of Government Procurement recognises that contracting authorities need support and assistance in relation to the public procurement as a consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak

Barbara Linehan, Emma Hinds, Orlaith Sheehy, Kevin Kelly • March 2020

COVID-19 has led to unprecedented limitations on economic and other activity within Ireland and around the world. Each contracting authority should consider the associated risks to their procurements whether planned or on-going, and determine how to proceed. This short paper outlines the (...)

18 Mar 2020 B

The Irish Competition Authority encourages delay of merger filings and establishes a temporary process for electronic notification of mergers as special measures due to COVID-19

Philip Andrews, Laura Treacy • March 2020

On 18 March, the CCPC issued a statement encouraging merging parties where possible to delay merger filings until further notice, and establishing a temporary process for electronic notification of mergers. In an effort to ensure business continuity in merger review amid the COVID-19 outbreak, (...)

18 Mar 2020 B

The Irish Competition Authority announces temporary changes to the merger notification process due to the COVID-19 outbreak

Helen Kelly, Kate McKenna • March 2020

In light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (“CCPC”) announced on 18 March 2020 temporary measures to assist it in complying with binding statutory deadlines and to ensure business continuity in the review of notified mergers and (...)

17 Sep 2019 R

State aid: The General Court of the European Union dismisses all actions against the Commission’s ’alumina II decision’ (Italian Republic, Eurallumina; Ireland, Aughinish Alumina)

Alain Ronzano • N° 4-2019

On 17 September 2019, the General Court of the Union delivered two judgments in Joined Cases T-119/07 and T-207/07 (Italian Republic and Eurallumina SpA v Commission). and in Joined Cases T-129/07 and T-130/07 (Ireland and Aughinish Alumina Ltd v Commission) in the actions for annulment, in (...)

8 Jul 2019 B

The Irish Competition Authority clears, subject to a divestment remedy, an acquisition between two companies in the rental and maintenance of flat linen to customers in the healthcare and hospitality sectors (Elis / Kings Laundry)

Paul Gorecki • July 2019

Introduction 1. On 8 July 2019 the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), Ireland’s competition agency, cleared the acquisition by Berendsen Ireland Limited (Berendsen), ultimately controlled by Elis S. A. (Elis), of Kings Laundry Limited (Kings Laundry), subject to a divestment (...)

14 Jun 2019 B

The Irish Competition Authority drafts a simplified merger procedures guidelines

Irish Competition Authority • June 2019

CCPC announces introduction of a simplified merger review procedure* Between 7 November and 21 December 2018, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) held a public consultation to gather views on whether a simplified procedure for the review of certain mergers should be (...)

10 May 2019 B

The Irish Competition Authority uses criminal sanctions against companies for gun jumping (Armalou / Airfield)

Helen Kelly, Aine Mariga, Ronan Scanlan • May 2019

Summary In this case update, we discuss a 2019 criminal enforcement case in Ireland brought by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the “CCPC”) in conjunction with the Director of Public Prosecutions (the “DPP”), in relation to breaches of procedural merger control law under the (...)

8 Apr 2019 B

The Irish District Court in Dublin imposes a small charitable donation as punishment on a motor company which pled guilty in the country’s first criminal prosecution of gun jumping (Armalou Holdings)

Sinead McGarrigle, Philip Andrews • April 2019

A small charitable donation for gun-jumping* After an 18 month investigation involving officials from both the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (“CCPC”) and Ireland’s Director of Public Prosecution, and a first-ever criminal prosecution, a company that gun-jumped Irish merger (...)

7 Mar 2019 R

Commitments: The European Commission accepts commitments offered by four US film studios and one TV broadcaster on cross-border pay-TV services (Disney, NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros., Sky)

Christophe Lemaire, Elise Nachbaur • N° 2-2019 • pp. 152-153

After a market test, the Commission considered that the package of commitments offered by Disney, NBC Universal, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros and Sky UK in November and December 2018 removed the competition concerns identified by the Commission. As a reminder, the competition concerns expressed (...)

6 Feb 2019 B

The Irish Competition Authority clears a merger subject to remedies in the waste sector (Panda / Knockharley Landfill)

Irish Competition Authority • February 2019

CCPC requires commitments from Panda to secure approval for acquisition of Knockharley Landfill* The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has cleared, subject to binding commitments, the proposed acquisition of Knockharley Landfill Limited (Knockharley), by Pandagreen Limited (...)

3 Jan 2019 B

The Irish Competition Authority opens an in-depth investigation regarding a merger in the music entertainment market (MCD Productions / LN-Gaiety Holdings)

Irish Competition Authority • January 2019

CCPC to carry out a phase 2 investigation of LN-Gaiety/MCD Productions merger* The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has decided to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation in relation to the proposed acquisition of MCD Productions Unlimited Company by LN-Gaiety Holdings (...)

20 Dec 2018 B

The Irish Competition Authority requires structural remedies to clear a merger in the waste management markets (Enva / Rilta)

Irish Competition Authority • December 2018

CCPC requires sale of facility to secure approval for Enva/Rilta merger* Enva also subject to behavioural remedy in relation to the supply of services The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has cleared, subject to binding commitments, the proposed acquisition by Enva (...)

29 Nov 2018 B

The Irish Competition Authority opens a civil competition law investigation against a professional association of restaurants suspected to coordinate the conduct of its members (Restaurants Association of Ireland)

Irish Competition Authority • November 2018

CCPC examines potential anti-competitive conduct by the Restaurants Association of Ireland* The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has commenced a civil competition law investigation into the conduct of the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI). The investigation follows (...)

24 Oct 2018 R

Concurrent jurisdiction: The Court of Justice of the European Union rules that a tribunal chosen by way of a jurisdiction clause has jurisdiction to judge civil consequences of anticompetitive or unfair competition practices (Apple / MJA)

Frédéric Leclerc • N° 1-2019

In the judgment under comment, the CJEU once again puts the spotlight on a little discussed aspect of CAP law, namely their civil sanctions, which, as we know, result in the nullity of the offending practice, and then in the possible civil liability of the various authors or participants in the (...)

12 Oct 2018 B

The Irish Competition Authority announces that merger notification thresholds will be revised from 1 January 2019

Irish Competition Authority • October 2018

Revised Merger Notification Thresholds* Following a public consultation reviewing certain provisions of the Competition Act 2002, the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation has issued a Ministerial Order revising the financial thresholds at which notification of a merger or (...)

12 Sep 2018 B

The Irish Competition Authority clears a merger subject to remedies in the media sector (Reach / Northern / Shell Network)

Irish Competition Authority • September 2018

CCPC clears media merger subject to confidentiality commitments* Following an extensive two-phase investigation, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has cleared, subject to binding commitments, the acquisition by Reach Plc (Reach) (formerly Trinity Mirror Plc) of Northern (...)

17 Aug 2018 B

The Irish Competition Authority clears a merger subject to remedies in the healthcare sector (SISK Healthcare / Uniphar Public)

Irish Competition Authority • August 2018

CCPC obtains commitments from Uniphar to secure approval for proposed acquisition of SISK Healthcare* Following an extensive investigation, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today cleared the proposed acquisition of sole control of SISK Healthcare by Uniphar Public (...)

12 Jul 2018 B

The EU Commission unconditionally clears a merger in the aviation sector (Ryanair / LaudaMotion)

Michele Giannino • July 2018

By a decision issued in Ryanair/LaudaMotion, whose public version has been recently published, the EU Commission has approved the Ryanair acquisition of the Austrian carrier LaudaMotion. Considering the expected economic effects of the planned merger through the lenses of the O&D approach (...)

20 Jun 2018 B

The Irish Court of Criminal Appeal increases a fine imposed on a former director for bid rigging (Aston Carpets & Flooring)

Irish Competition Authority • June 2018

Former director fined €45,000 for bid-rigging tenders* The Court of Criminal Appeal today increased a fine handed down to a former director, Brendan Smith, for engaging in bid-rigging in the procurement of flooring contracts. Mr Smith, who is a former director of Aston Carpets & Flooring, (...)

20 Jun 2018 B

The Irish Court of Appeal increases criminal fine imposed on an individual director/manager for bid rigging (Aston Carpets & Flooring)

Mary Catherine Lucey • June 2018

On June 20th 2018, the Irish Court of Appeal, reviewed the sentences imposed by the Central Criminal Court in 2017 on firstly, a company (Aston) and, secondly, an individual (Mr Smith) who was a director and manager of the company following their criminal convictions for having engaged in (...)

20 Jun 2018 B

The Irish Court of Appeal increases the fine imposed by the Irish Competition Authority on a company for bid-rigging (Aston Carpets)

Helen Kelly, Aine Mariga, Ronan Scanlan • June 2018

Summary In this case update, we discuss a 2019 criminal enforcement case in Ireland brought by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the “CCPC”) in conjunction with the Director of Public Prosecutions (the “DPP”), in relation to breaches of substantive competition law under the (...)

20 Jun 2018 B

The Irish Court of Appeal increases the fine imposed by the Central Criminal Court in its first bid-rigging criminal cartel case (Aston Carpets & Flooring)

Paul Gorecki • June 2018

SENTENCING IN CRIMINAL BIG RIGGING IN IRELAND: THE COMMERCIAL FLOORING CARTEL* I. Introduction 1 On 20 June 2018 the Court of Appeal (the Court) in Ireland’s first bid rigging criminal cartel case increased the fine imposed by the Central Criminal Court (CCC) on Brendan Smith (Smith) from (...)

2 May 2018 B

The Irish Competition Authority obtains remedies in order to clear a merger in the wholesale and retail market (4 Aces / BWG)

Irish Competition Authority • May 2018

CCPC COMMITMENTS FROM BWG TO SECURE APPROVAL FOR PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF 4 ACES WHOLESALE* Following an extensive investigation, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today cleared the proposed acquisition of 4 Aces Wholesale Limited (“4 Aces”) by BWG Foods Unlimited (...)

1 Feb 2018 R

Research Handbook on State Aid in the Banking Sector, François-Charles LAPRÉVOTE, Joanna GRAY and Francesco de CECCO (dir.)

Stéphane Rodrigues • N° 1-2018 • p. 245

This section selects books on themes related to competition laws and economics. This compilation does not attempt to be exhaustive but rather a survey of themes important in the area. The survey usually covers publication over the last three months after publication of the latest issue of (...)

1 Feb 2018 R

Air Transport Liberalization. A Critical Assessment, Matthias FINGER and Kenneth BUTTON (dir.)

Stéphane Rodrigues • N° 1-2018 • p. 246

This section selects books on themes related to competition laws and economics. This compilation does not attempt to be exhaustive but rather a survey of themes important in the area. The survey usually covers publication over the last three months after publication of the latest issue of (...)

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