Transaction details
The proposed acquisition of Setanta Sports Ireland Channel Limited and certain assets and the business of Setanta Sports Hibernia S.Ã .r.l.by Eircom Limited, has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Economic sector | Media merger |
| The sectors involved are the broadcasting and electronic communications sectors in Ireland. | Yes |
Notification date: Friday, December 18, 2015
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
| Eircom Limited | eir is the incumbent telecommunications provider in Ireland and an authorised electronic communications network operator and service provider under the European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Authorisation) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 334 of 2011). |
| Setanta Sports | Setanta is a broadcaster of subscription-based sports channels in Ireland. |
| Case Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
| Andrew Rae | Tel: 01-470 3671, e-mail: andrewrae@ccpc.ie |
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Media Enquiries |
MKC Communications: 01 7038600 |
The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is:
| Phase 1 |
| Friday, January 8, 2016 |
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Current status |
Completed |
Cleared (Phase 1) |
Decision date: Friday, January 29, 2016
