The Proposed Acquisition of the entire issued share capital of The Connacht Tribune Limited by Formpress Publishing Limited

In accordance with Part 3A of the Competition Act 2002 (the Act), as amended, the Minister was notified on 2 October 2025 of the proposed acquisition of The Connacht Tribune Limited by Formpress Publishing Limited. In accordance with the Act, the Department undertook a ‘Phase 1’ examination of the merger in order to determine its potential effect on the plurality of media in the state. As a result of this examination, the Minister made a determination on 14 November 2025 that the proposed media merger will not adversely affect the plurality of media in the state and, as such, that it may be put into effect.