What We Do Competition and Consumer PolicyHelping to make markets work effectively for consumers and for the economy as a wholeThe work of the Department in this area is primarily concerned with consumer protection and welfare and the operation of markets which fall under three main headings:national policy on current competition and consumer matters,supporting as well as liaising with and monitoring the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) which exercises the main executive and operational responsibilities under competition and consumer legislation, andcontributing to the legislative and policy work of the European Union on competition and consumer policy.In summary, the role can be described as helping to make markets work effectively for consumers and for the economy as a whole.Brexit and your businessCCPC information and guidance relating to Brexit and your business: Brexit and your business Brexit and your consumer rightsCCPC information on how Brexit will impact on your consumer rights: Brexit and your consumer rights Back to Top