Organisation: The Competition Authority

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Authority denies suppliers ‘hello fees’ claims

THE Competition Authority said its experience does not support the view there are widespread demands on producers to pay illegal “hello fees” to get their products onto shop shelves.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2009

Thomas Crosbie Holdings radio acquisition approved

Thomas Crosbie Holdings Ltd. has received formal approval from The Competition Authority for the proposed acquisition of a majority shareholding in both WLR and Beat 102-103.

Wed, 19 Sep, 2007

Report targets cost of dental care

THE price of dental care could fall following a critical examination of the industry which revealed dentists are banned from offering discounts.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2005

Competition Authority backs farmers at last

THE Competition Authority, seldom the farmers’ favourite, has come down firmly on their side in the Prescription Only Medicines (POM) issue.

Thu, 30 Jun, 2005

Irish newspapers in price-fixing probe

AN INVESTIGATION into alleged price fixing by The Irish Times and the Irish Independent has resulted in both newspapers agreeing to change their contracts with retailers.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2003