CCPC opens full investigation into Dalata Hotel Group’s proposed acquisition of CG Hotels
April 17, 2025
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation into the proposed purchase of CG Hotels Limited by DHGL Limited, an indirect subsidiary of Dalata Hotel Group plc.
Dalata operates the Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport and the Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport. CG Hotels currently operates the Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport. Should the transaction be implemented, Dalata would take over the operation of the Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport.
Under competition law, the CCPC must assess certain mergers and acquisitions in order to prevent harmful effects on competition. In doing so, the CCPC considers the potential impact of mergers and acquisitions on consumers, such as changes to price, consumer choice, quality and innovation.
Dalata has a portfolio of 32 hotels across the State including the ‘Clayton’ and ‘Maldron’ hotel brands, with most of its portfolio hotels operating under these brands. CG Hotels operates the Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport.
This proposed transaction (M/24/075) was notified to the CCPC on November 27, 2024. Following a preliminary examination, the CCPC has decided an in-depth investigation is needed to establish whether or not the proposed transaction will result in a substantial lessening of competition in the State.
Anyone who wishes to make a submission on the proposed deal is now encouraged to contact the CCPC. Submissions may be made by email to mergers@ccpc.ie by 4:30pm on 2 May 2025. When making a submission, you should identify any commercially sensitive information or other confidential information contained in your submission. You can also make a request for anonymity (i.e. to protect your identity) where you consider that this is justified. Anonymity requests and claims of confidentiality will be dealt with by the CCPC in accordance with the CCPC’s Access to the File Procedures.
As the investigation is ongoing, the CCPC is unable to share any further information.
The CCPC is the statutory body responsible for enforcing and promoting compliance with competition, consumer protection and product safety law in Ireland, with new and expanding roles in digital and data regulation. Our aim is to make markets work better to encourage businesses to compete for consumers on price and improve the quality of their products and services. For more information, visit www.ccpc.ie/business.
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