New figures show that merger notifications increased by 32pc between 2023 and 2025, pointing to a much busier period for dealmaking across the Irish economy. In 2025 the commission restructured its competition review process by creating a standalone mergers division alongside a separate antitrust division. “One key element of a merger review regime is the need to ensure efficiency,” said Úna Butler, a member of the commission. “In 2025 the CCPC established a standalone mergers division, ensuring senior resourcing and a sharper focus on merger review. The creation of this new division will support the delivery of a sustainable and effective merger review regime into the future.”

Source: Irish Independent January 12, 2026 16:01 UTC