CCPC State of Competition Report: Rising Industry Concentration in Ireland's Services Sector (ccpc.ie)

• Top four firms' average market share reached 37% in 2022, up 12 percentage points since 2008.
• Concentration most significant in digitally intensive industries like ICT and professional services.
• Additional reports examine barriers to entry and expansion for businesses.

"The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) published its State of Competition report, revealing increased market concentration in Ireland's non-financial services sector. Average market share of the top four firms rose 12 percentage points to 37% between 2008 and 2022. The trend is strongest in digitally intensive industries like ICT and professional services. The report also covers barriers to entry and expansion."