Competition watchdog sees a 21% increase in merger notifications

Determinations made in 77 cases last year 

Chair of the CCPC Brian McHugh. 

There was a 21% increase in merger and acquisition notifications to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) during last year, with the professional services sector seeing the highest level of activity.

According to a new report from the commission, there were 82 mergers notified to the CCPC in 2024 — representing a 21% increase compared to 2023 — with 77 determinations being reached.