A Practical Guide to Competition Law in Ireland

The Competition (Amendment) Act 1996 introduces significant changes into Irish competition law. This book is designed to guide the layman through this complex area of law, describing the relevant authorities, and explaining the relationship between domestic and EU regulations.

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The entry into force of the Competition (Amendment) Act 1996 introduces significant changes into Irish competition law. This book is designed to guide the layman through this complex area of law, introducing the relevant authorities, and explaining the relationship between domestic and EU regulation. The substantive provisions of both Irish and European competition legislation are considered, with illustrations of the extent of their application by reference to case law. The text addresses questions of practical significance to business people, using concrete examples of how the law operates. It should provide enough information for businesses and their advisers to avoid illegal behaviour, and to use competition law to their advantage. The author lectures in competition law, and is an internal examiner in European law for the Law Society of Ireland.