Dublin Airport operator, daa, has received a blow with the news that the competition regulator has refused it permission to buy a large disused car park near the airport which it needs to relieve parking pressure.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said it was blocking the sale of the former QuickPark facility due to concerns that the deal would lead to higher prices and lower service quality for consumers.
"Competition among businesses is vital to drive value, consumer choice and innovation," said Brian McHugh, CCPC Chairperson. The CCPC found that while there are six hotels which provide car parking to airport passengers, these car parks are very small in comparison, with five of the six having a share of approximately 1% each.
The CCPC also said that in the past, daa responded to competition from QuickPark to win business, through discounts and other promotional campaigns. The property then became the subject of a legal dispute between Mr Gannon and Parkfly, as well as another company controlled by Mr O’Sullivan.
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