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Alleged school bus contract rigging case to last three months, court hears

Summary

The Central Criminal Court will hear a case involving ten individuals and three companies accused of anti‑competition offences in the provision of school bus services in the State. The prosecution alleges that between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2016 the accused entered into or authorised agreements that prevented, restricted or distorted competition in the trade of school bus services. The charges are under sections 4, 6, 8 and 8(6) of the Competition Act 2002 and were brought by the Director of Public Prosecutions on behalf of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission following a 2016 investigation. Ms Tessa White BL presented the case to Mr Justice Paul McDermott, who adjourned the matter to 9 June to review progress and consider pre‑trial applications. The trial is expected to last 12 weeks and will be heard as a single trial with all parties together.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Alleged school bus contract rigging case to last three months, court hears. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
• June 9 Adjournment
• January 1, 2014 Other
• December 31, 2016 Other
• 2023-04-25 Publication

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