M/23/011 – DAA plc / Certain Assets of Mr Gerard Gannon
Transaction details
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has determined that the proposed acquisition by DAA plc of the freehold interest in, and thus sole control of, a site located on the R132 Swords Road, Dublin 9, from Mr Gerard Gannon, may not be put into effect on the ground that the result of the proposed acquisition will be to substantially lessen competition in the market for the provision of car parking spaces to the public in the vicinity of Dublin Airport.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Thursday March 23, 2023 | Thursday, March 21, 2024 |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| DAA plc | DAA plc is a commercial semi-State body with its headquarters at Dublin Airport. DAA plc's principal activities involve the operation and management of Dublin and Cork airports. DAA plc is State owned and was established by the State Airports Act 2004. |
| Mr Gerard Gannon | Gerard Gannon is a property developer active in the sale and development of residential and commercial property. |
| Certain Assets of Mr Gerard Gannon | The certain assets consist of a site located on the R132 Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 9 to the south of Dublin Airport comprised of folio numbers 9035 and 172061F. This site was previously operated (by a third party not involved in the merger) as a carpark under the name "QuickPark". |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Commercial Property | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Friday, April 7, 2023 | Wednesday, August 30, 2023 |
| Date of Requirement for Information | Date Information Received |
|---|---|
| Friday, September 1, 2023 | Wednesday, November 22, 2023 |
| Current status: Completed |
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| Prohibited |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Craig Whelan | craigwhelan@ccpc.ie |
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