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SCHEDULE
Criteria for purposes of sections 7 (b) and 8 (2)
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(a) The extent to which the proposed merger or take-over would be likely to prevent or restrict competition or to restrain trade or the provision of any service.
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(b) The extent to which the proposed merger or take-over would be likely to endanger the continuity of supplies or services.
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(c) The extent to which the proposed merger or take-over would be likely to affect employment and would be compatible with national policy in relation to employment.
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(d) The extent to which the proposed merger or take-over is in accordance with national policy for regional development.
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(e) The extent to which the proposed merger or take-over is in harmony with the policy of the Government relating to the rationalisation, in the interests of greater efficiency, of operations in the industry or business concerned.
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(f) Any benefits likely to be derived from the proposed take-over or merger and relating to research and development, technical efficiency, increased production, efficient distribution of products and access to markets.
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(g) The interests of shareholders and partners in the enterprises involved.
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(h) The interests of employees in the enterprises involved.
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(i) The interests of the consumer.
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Acts Referred to
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Building Societies Act, 1976
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1976, No. 38
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Central Bank Act, 1971
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1971, No. 24
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Companies Act, 1963
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1963, No. 33
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Companies Acts, 1963 to 1977
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Friendly Societies Act, 1896
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1896, c. 25
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Friendly Societies Acts, 1896 to 1977
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Harbours Act, 1946
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1946, No. 9
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Industrial and Provident Societies Act, 1893
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1893, No. 39
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Industrial and Provident Societies Acts, 1893 to 1971
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Local Government Act, 1941
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1941, No. 23
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Petty Sessions (Ireland) Act, 1851
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1851, c. 93
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Pilotage Act, 1913
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1913, c. 31
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Restrictive Practices Act, 1972
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1972, No. 11
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Road Transport Act, 1932
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1932, No. 2
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Road Transport Act, 1933
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1933, No. 8
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Trustee Savings Banks Acts, 1863 to 1965
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