CCPC & Ombudsman

What is the primary function of the Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in Ireland?

• to regulate financial services

• to enforce competition and consumer protection laws

• to mediate disputes between businesses

• to oversee public transportation

In which year was the CCPC established

• 2000

• 2005

• 2010

• 2014

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the CCPC

• Investigating all anti-competitive practices

• providing consumer information and education

• setting interest rates for the banks

• enforcing product safety regulations

What is the main role of the Ombudsman in Ireland?

• to prosecute criminal cases

• to draft new legislation

• to investigate complaints against public bodies

• to regulate the stock market

Who can make a complaint to the Irish Ombudsman

• Only Irish citizens

• Anyone affected by the actions of a public body

• only businesses and corporations

• exclusively government employees

Which of these is a key difference between the CCPC and the Ombudsman?

• the CCPC deals with private sector issues, while the Ombudsman handles public sector complaints

• the ombudsman can impose fines but the CCPC can't

• The CCPC is responsible for consumer education while the Ombudsman is not.

• The Ombudsman is elected while the CCPC members are appointed

What is the time limit for making a complaint to the Ombudsman after the action that caused the grievance?

• 3 months

• 6 months

• 12 months

• 24 months

Which of the following sectors does the CCPC regulate?

• Healthcare services

• Retail and E-commerce

• Foreign policy

• education system

What power does the Ombudsman have if they find maladministration?

• to imprison the offending officials

• to directly change government policy

• to make recommendations to the relevant body

• to impose monetary penalties

Which statement about the CCPC is true?

• It can represent individual consumers in court

• it has the power to break up monopolies

• it regulates all financial services in Ireland

• in conducts market studies to promote commpetition