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Bauer Media Audio Limited and Jack FM
From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
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In accordance with Part 3A of the Competition Act 2022 (the Act), as amended, the Minister was notified on 8 August 2023 of the proposed acquisition of certain assets of Jack FM by Bauer Media Audio 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 25 September 2023 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.
