Irish merger deals 'back to 2003 levels'

The number of merger transactions notified to the Competition Authority increased by 70% in 2010, but the absolute number of deals (46) is back to 2003 levels, according to a new survey.

An annual review of Irish merger control launched today by McCann FitzGerald suggested 2010 was a mixed year for Ireland’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity.