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Ministers looking to ban dynamic pricing in Ireland after Oasis reunion surge ticket controversy

Lawmakers in Ireland are looking to ban dynamic pricing practices after the price of Oasis tickets surged from 176 to over 400 due to high demand. This follows the introduction of a 2021 Act that protects fans from ticket reselling above face value. The controversy has drawn attention from politicians and the European Commission, prompting an investigation into potential illegal practices by Ticketmaster. Oasis have stated they were unaware of the dynamic pricing methods used.

Published on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 9:57 AM

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