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Complying with Competition Law
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Now that you have an outline of the type of conduct that may
infringe competition law and though it is best to get your own
legal advice, it is important for you to know what to do in the
event that you suspect anti-competitive conduct either within
your business or by a competitor.
Make a complaint
If you suspect a competitor, supplier, customer or any other
business of engaging in anti-competitive activity you should
report it to the Competition Authority.
Email: complaints@tca.ie
Phone: 1890 220 224 (International: +353 1 804 5400)
Website: www.tca.ie/complaints.aspx
Write to: The Competition Authority, Parnell House,
14 Parnell Square, Dublin 1
Cartel Immunity Programme
If you or your business has been or is involved in a cartel there
are steps you can take to address this situation.
The Competition Authority together with the DPP operates a
Cartel Immunity Programme. This programme offers a person
and/or company involved in a cartel the opportunity to seek
immunity from prosecution if they are the first to come forward
and admit involvement in the cartel and fully co-operate with
any subsequent investigation and prosecution.
Applying for immunity under the Cartel Immunity Programme
could mean you escape prosecution, hefty fines and a possible
prison sentence if you are eligible for immunity under the terms
of the Immunity Programme.
If you wish to apply for immunity because you and/or your
company have been involved in a cartel, call the Immunity
Officer at 087 7631378.
What to do if you suspect
anti-competitive
behaviour