The Competition Authority in conjunction with the Director of Public Prosecutions launched its Cartel Immunity Programme on 20th December 2001.

This follows on from its Conference on Immunity held on the 17th November 2000 and subsequent consultation process.

A copy of this document may be downloaded via the attachment link opposite.

You may also wish to access the Principles for Leniency Programmes as agreed at the meeting of the Directors’ General of European Competition Authorities in Dublin on the 3rd and 4th September 2001.

Applications for immunity must be made to the uniquely designated officer in the Competition Authority. Contact with the designated officer must be in person or by telephone. The officer designated by the Authority may be contacted at telephone number 087 763 1378 between the hours of 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday, except public or bank holidays.

The Authority recommends that you review the contents of our document entitled “Cartel Immunity Programme” before contacting the immunity officer.