Who We Are

Commerce, Consumer and Competition Division

The Commerce, Consumer and Competition Division is the policy arm of the department for developing a legal framework to deliver a fair and efficient market in which Irish commerce prospers and consumers are protected.

The division is concerned with delivering an environment for business in which there is fair competition; dynamism and productivity flourishes; and in which there is consumer and investor confidence. Our regulatory regime is intended to ensure that business is conducted with probity and integrity but without undue administrative burdens and that the rights of investors, consumers and creditors are protected, transparent and enforced. 

In relation to Internal Audit, the division aims to ensure that the highest standards of internal corporate governance is promoted through the work of the department's internal audit function.

Assistant Secretary: Colm Forde

Units 

  • Company Law Enforcement (CEA Liaison) and Personal Injuries Policy (Injuries Resolution Board Liaison)
  • Better Regulation and CRO/RFS/RBO Policy and Liaison
  • Company Law Accounting and Auditing (IAASA Liaison)
  • Company Law Review
  • Competition and Consumer Policy
  • Internal Audit

Unit Contacts

UnitContact point

Company Law Enforcement (CEA Liaison) and
Personal Injuries Policy (Injuries Resolution Board Liaison) Unit

Deborah Dignam, Principal Officer 
Tel: +353 1 631 2771

Better Regulation and CRO/RFS/RBO Policy and Liaison Unit

Email: businessregulation@enterprise.gov.ie

Website for compliance information: businessregulation.ie

Company Law Accounting and Auditing Unit (IAASA Liaison)

Conor Verdon, Principal Officer
Tel: +353 1 631 2257

Company Law Review Unit

Fiona O'Dea, Principal Officer
Tel: +353 1 631 2638

Company Law (Legal Adviser)

Tanya Holly, Principal Officer
Tel: +353 1 631 2692

Competition and Consumer Policy

Email: conspol@enterprise.gov.ie

Internal Audit Unit

Email: Internal.Audit@enterprise.gov.ie