Looking ahead: Irish developments

Consumer protection

The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment’s (DETE) consultation on proposed legislative measures under the Consumer Protection, Competition and Enforcement Bill 2026 closes on 27 February 2026. The initiative aims to enhance consumer rights, promote fair competition and provide stronger enforcement tools to protect consumers and businesses alike.

Key measures under consideration include:

Administrative Financial Sanctions: Empowering the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) to impose proportionate fines for serious breaches of consumer law, reducing reliance on lengthy court processes.
Bid-Rigging Detection Powers: Granting the CCPC authority to screen public procurement data for patterns of collusion, as recommended by the Hamilton Report.
Strengthening Consumer Rights: Updating the Consumer Rights Act 2022 to clarify remedies for prohibited practices, including clearer rules on price reductions and contract cancellations.

Press release: Public consultation on enhancing consumer protection, competition and enforcement of consumer law

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