Ireland: Competition and Consumer Protection Commission approved proposed acquisition of BT Datacentres Ireland by Equinix

On 21 August 2025, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) of Ireland approved the proposed acquisition of BT Datacentres Ireland Limited by Equinix (Ireland) Limited. Both companies operate carrier-neutral data centres in Dublin, providing infrastructure and ancillary services for cloud, IT, and media clients. Following a preliminary assessment, the CCPC concluded in May 2025 that a full investigation was required to determine whether the transaction would significantly lessen competition in the Irish market. The CCPC will publish the full decision on its website within 60 working days, following redaction of confidential information.