Competition and Consumer Protection CommissionGovernment

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is an independent statutory body in Ireland responsible for enforcing competition and consumer protection law. Its mandate is to promote open competition, investigate cartels and anti-competitive practices, review mergers, and empower and protect consumers through enforcement and market education. It was established on 31 October 2014 following the amalgamation of the National Consumer Agency and the Competition Authority under the Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2014.