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Abstract

This submission to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland is intended to assist the media merger examination process being conducted by the BAI pursuant to Section 28E of the Competition Authority 2002. It addresses the proposed acquisition of CMNL Ltd (Celtic Media Newspapers) by Independent News and Media Holdings Ireland Ltd – chiefly addressing whether the acquisition is contrary to the public interest. It addresses some of the points in detail, in some cases collectively, and offers recommendations that the BAI may find useful in coming to a determination. It recommends allowing the merger with a number of conditions.

Publication Type:	Report
Departments:	School of Communication & Creativity > Journalism

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