Ciarán Cuffe (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party)
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Question 361: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the near monopolies that companies (details supplied) hold in the areas of event hosting and booking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24062/05]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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As I have advised the House previously, I am aware of the high market share held by certain companies engaged in the promotion and sale of concert and theatre tickets. The Competition Act 2002 prohibits the abuse of a dominant position and other anti-competitive activities. The Act is enforced by the Competition Authority, which operates independently of my Department. Accordingly, if there are any allegations of anti-competitive practices, they should be referred to the authority for investigation.