CCPC opens consultation on Merger Guidelines

                        	

October 1, 2024

                        	

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has opened a public consultation on the proposed adoption of revised CCPC Guidelines for Merger Analysis. It is now inviting views and comments from interested parties.


The current CCPC Guidelines for Merger Analysis were adopted by the CCPC in October 2014. The Merger Guidelines set out the CCPC’s analytical framework and approach to conducting merger analysis. They cover each of the areas of analysis the CCPC may undertake in order to establish whether or not a merger will lead to a substantial lessening of competition in any market for goods or services in the State.


Úna Butler, Member of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said:


“Our current Merger Guidelines are ten years old and we have learned lessons and developed our practice over that time. Also, international practice for merger analysis has seen significant change to take account of new markets and developments. A review of the Guidelines is timely and necessary.”


The consultation will cover areas such as the substantial lessening of competition test, market definition and assessment of competitive effects of a merger. The full proposed scope of the consultation, along with consultation questions and directions on how to make a submission, are outlined in the Call for Input document.


The consultation will run from Tuesday 1 October 2024 until COB Tuesday 29 October 2024.


Submissions should be made via email to consultations@ccpc.ie.
		

                  

                				
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CCPC Seeks Input on Updated Merger Guidelines

The CCPC has initiated a public consultation on the adoption of updated Merger Guidelines, inviting feedback from interested parties. The current guidelines were established in 2014 and outline the CCPC's approach to merger analysis to assess potential impacts on competition in goods or services markets.

The review aims to incorporate lessons learned over the past decade and align with international practices that have evolved to address new market dynamics. The consultation will focus on key areas such as the competition test, market definition, and evaluating the competitive effects of mergers.

Interested parties can participate in the consultation by submitting feedback via email to consultations@ccpc.ie. The consultation period will run from October 1 to October 29, 2024, providing an opportunity for stakeholders to contribute to shaping the updated Merger Guidelines.



CCPC Seeks Input on Updated Merger Guidelines

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is seeking feedback on the proposed adoption of revised Merger Guidelines through a public consultation.