Ireland Appoints New Member to Competition and Consumer Protection Commission

On 30 October 2026, Ireland’s Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment announced the appointment of Clara Thornton as a member of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). The appointment concerns the body responsible for promoting competition and protecting consumer interests in Ireland. The development reinforces the importance of competition oversight, consumer protection and regulatory accountability for businesses operating in Ireland. HPC can support regulated organisations with compliance analytics, secure data systems and audit-trail management.