Competition Authority seeks Leader deal details

THE Competition Authority has sought further information from Johnston Press before it approves the €138 million takeover of the Leinster Leader group.

Competition Authority seeks Leader deal details
Fri, 18 Nov, 2005 - 00:00
Ian Guider

Although the authority has already cleared Johnston’s €95m purchase of the Local Press company, it has yet to sign off on the Leinster Leader deal.

The takeover also needs the approval of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

Benefit image

Introductory offer. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €10/month. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

empty J1 USA visa for man US visa crackdown is an assault on students' rights
Sad boy standing alone in the hallway Derval McDonagh: We cannot say what happened to Grace will not happen again 
AI chat technology, Businessman use smartphone with virtual screen of AI chatbot communicate and answer questions. Artificial in Agentic opportunity for Irish business: The time to act is now
CourtsPlace: DublinPlace: IrelandPlace: NorthPlace: BritainPerson: Minister for Enterprise, Trade and EmploymentPerson: Micheál MartinPerson: Tim BowdlerPerson: BowdlerPerson: JohnsonOrganisation: Competition AuthorityOrganisation: Johnston PressOrganisation: LeinsterOrganisation: JohnstonOrganisation: Leinster LeaderOrganisation: Irish ExaminerOrganisation: Limerick LeaderOrganisation: Dundalk DemocratOrganisation: Offaly ExpressOrganisation: Leinster ExpressOrganisation: Tallaght EchoOrganisation: Scottish Radio Holdings
<p>In the first eight months of the year, 116,099 new cars were registered, a 3.4% increase, of which 20,656 were electric cars representing a 37% year-on-year increase. File picture</p>

Electric car sales surge by 70% in Ireland, but Tesla's decline continues

READ NOW

The Business Hub

Newsletter

News and analysis on business, money and jobs from Munster and beyond by our expert team of business writers.

Latest

Business

Push Notifications

By clicking on sign up you will be the first to know about a selection of business content on this browser. Please note if you are unable to sign up via your mobile web browser, download and sign up for mobile push notifications via our FREE news app.

Sign Up
IE logo
Devices


UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE IRISH EXAMINER FOR TEAMS AND ORGANISATIONS
FIND OUT MORE

The Business Hub

Newsletter

News and analysis on business, money and jobs from Munster and beyond by our expert team of business writers.

Fergus Finlay
Fergus Finlay

Analysis

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited