Competition Authority (Ireland)

The Competition Authority in Ireland was a government body responsible for promoting competition and preventing anti-competitive practices in markets. Its main role was to ensure that businesses compete fairly, which helps keep prices down and improves product quality for consumers. The authority investigated mergers, enforced competition laws, and addressed issues like price-fixing or monopolies. In 2014, it merged with the National Consumer Agency to form the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), which now oversees both competition and consumer rights in Ireland, ensuring a fair marketplace for everyone.