Unit 2: Government action to stop market dominance

The EU has blocked Ryanair from taking over Air Lingus

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6244894.stm

The reaction of Michael O'Leary from Ryanair to this judgement can be seen at

< http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/check/player/nol/newsid_6240000/newsid_6243900?redirect=6243902.stm&news=1&nbram=1&bbram=1&bbwm=1&nbwm=1 >

A summary of the position comes from Geoff Riley's blog

http://www.tutor2u.net/newsmanager/templates/?a=2459&z=1

a) On what grounds has the merger been blocked?
b) What possible advantages to consumers might have arisen from the combined airline according to Michael O'Leary?
c) Explain whether you agree or disagree with the EU decision decision