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 (CCPC) 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.
The CCPC’s investigation found the deal would substantially less competition in car parking serving Dublin Airport, as there would be over 90% of the public car parking spaces if