An investigation regarding the suspected breach of competition law has been launched by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the “CCPC”). The investigation is focusing on promoters, venues, ticketing services or other parties involved in the sale of tickets for live events. The CCPC is concerned that the above parties may be participating in anti-competitive behaviour and is calling on those in this sector who may have information that could potentially be ...
An investigation regarding the suspected breach of competition law has been launched by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the “CCPC”). The investigation is focusing on promoters, venues, ticketing services or other parties involved in the sale of tickets for live events. The CCPC is concerned that the above parties may be participating in anti-competitive behaviour and is calling on those in this sector who may have information that could potentially be relevant to the investigation to contact the CCPC.
So far, the CCPC has issued witness summonses for information as part of the investigation. The investigation is ongoing.
This investigation is likely to be watched with interest given the recent controversy regarding access to tickets.
Authors: Elaine Morrissey and Slaney Byrne