Ticketmaster cleared of abusing dominant market position

The Competition Authority has ruled that Ticketmaster is not abusing its dominant position in the Irish market.

The body has also concluded that an exclusive agreement between the company and the Ireland's two largest event organisers, MCD and Aiken Promotions, does not prevent, restrict or distort competition.

The ruling follows a two-year investigation into the prices and booking fees charged by Ticket Master.

The investigation was prompted b y thousands of complains over high ticket prices and exorbitant booking fees charged by the company, which is Ireland's largest ticket agency.

Despite clearing the firm of anti-competitive activities, the Competition Authority did criticise the level of transparency about the booking fees that Ticketmaster adds on to ticket prices.