Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if his attention has been drawn to an acquisition (details supplied); the implications of this for the independent booksellers and publishers industry here; the efforts he has made to protect and enhance the independent booksellers and publishers industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39724/12]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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The Competition Authority is the independent statutory body responsible for merger and acquisition control in the State and apart from a role in relation to media mergers I, as Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, have no direct function in relation to merger and acquisition matters under the Competition Act 2002. I am aware however of the proposed acquisition and I understand that the Authority is engaged with the parties concerned. In light of this, I do not believe that it is appropriate to comment further.