Ireland on Cartels, Monopolies

A new era has begun. From now on, Irish enforcers may recommend fines for EU and Irish competition rules breaches.

On 27 September 2023, the Competition (Amendment) Act 2022 (the "2022 Act") will enter into force following the recent publication of the much-anticipated commencement order regarding the 2022 Act.

Section 3 of the Competition Act 2002 (as amended) (the "2002 Act") provides that the Commission for Communications Regulation ("ComReg"), together with the CCPC, is a competent authority