An investigation has been launched into how tickets are sold for live events here.

The probe by the Competition Authority comes amid a massive outcry at how tickets for gigs which sell out within minutes can appear on secondary sites at inflated prices.

A number of people in the sector including ticketing services, promoters and venues have been asked to supply information.

The Comsumer watchdog says it is looking into anti-competitive conduct by operators

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has issued a number of witness summons.

They are asking anyone who may have information that they feel is relevant to the investigation to come forward.