Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Public Accounts Committee

Competition and Consumer Protection Commission – Financial Statements 2024

2:00 am

Mr. Brian McHugh:

We have seen fines in other jurisdictions of tens of millions. They have to be proportionate. It will depend on the case. It will depend on the detriment cost to consumers. It would all be subject to appeal and due process. Rules will have to be followed. It would be proportionate to the harm that the consumer suffered.