CCPC slaps pharmacies and pubs with fines
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has published details of 19 distinct enforcement actions.
The orders are directed at commercial traders operating in Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Wexford, and Wicklow.
They comprise 12 fixed payment notices and seven compliance notices on businesses that failed to uphold basic transparency obligations required by consumer protection legislation.
Pharmacies, hospitality venues, and high-street retailers were found to be non-compliant during routine and targeted inspections.
The CCPC has stated that clear pricing and honest terms of service are non-negotiable legal requirements.
This ensures that shoppers can make fully informed financial decisions without encountering unexpected surprises at the checkout.
The full roster of firms cited in the enforcement actions includes:
- Adrian Dunne Pharmacy,
- Meagher's Pharmacy,
- Allcare Pharmacy KCR,
- Kenmare Bay Hotel,
- Crown Bar,
- Maggie Mays,
- Playwright Licensed Premises,
- Kildare Nike factory store,
- Supervalu,
- Roche's Spar,
- O'Briens Daybreak,
- Eurospar Barnhall,
- Kitty’s Cabin,
- AM Office & School Supplies,
- Lucey Furnishings.
Kevin Foley (CCPC director of consumer enforcement) said that commercial entities ranging from independent local corner shops up to large retail conglomerates must operate strictly within the boundaries of the law.
Inspections
CCPC officers execute year-round inspections and investigations to safeguard consumer rights, he added, urging the public to report any suspected breaches directly, either through the official CCPC website by contacting the dedicated helpline.
The watchdog recently executed contract inspections across more than 30 nursing homes nationwide to address emerging consumer-protection concerns in elder care.