M/18/001 – CMNL/North Dublin Publications

Transaction details

The proposed acquisition by CMNL Limited of joint control of North Dublin Publications Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

Notification date Decision date
Friday January 5, 2018 Thursday, February 8, 2018
Parties Involved Business activities
CMNL Limited

CMNL Limited publishes six regional newspapers in the Cavan / Monaghan, Meath, Westmeath, Mayo and Offaly regions in the State. CMNL Limited also provides prepress services to third party regional newspapers .

North Dublin Publications Limited

North Dublin Publications Limited publishes three free weekly newspapers , Northside People (East), Northside People (West) and Southside People in the Dublin suburban areas.

Economic sector Media merger
Newspaper Publishing Yes
Submissions from third parties due by:
Phase 1 Phase 2
Current status: Completed
Cleared (Phase 1)
Authorised Officer Assigned Contact Details
Han Nie

Tel: 01 470 3664
Email: hannie@ccpc.ie

Media enquiries: doireannsweeney@ccpc.ie

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