eir/Setanta
Transaction details
The proposed transaction whereby eircom Limited, which trades as eir (“eir”), would acquire sole control of Setanta Sports Channel Ireland Limited (“Setanta Ireland”) and certain assets and the business of Setanta Sports Hibernia S.à.r.l. (“Setanta Hibernia”) from Setanta Sports Broadcasting Limited (”SSBL”), has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:18 December 2015
- Publication date:18 December 2015
- Economic sector:Publishing & media production - J
- Economic sub-sector:Broadcasting & content activities - J.60
- Media merger:Yes
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.15.074 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 282 KBM.15.074 Merger Announcement PDF | 282 KB - Opens in new window
M.15.074 DeterminationPDF | 653 KBM.15.074 Determination PDF | 653 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Eircom Limited
eir is the incumbent telecommunications provider in Ireland and an authorised electronic communications network operator and service provider under the European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Authorisation) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 334 of 2011).
Setanta Sports
Setanta is a broadcaster of subscription-based sports channels in Ireland.
Contacts
