On the basis of the facts in its possession, the Commission has no grounds for action under Article 85 (1) of the EEC Treaty in respect of the agreements on Bank Opening Hours, Clearing Rules and the Direct Debiting Scheme operating between the Associated Banks in Ireland.
This decision is addressed to:
Allied Irish Banks plc,
Bankcentre,
Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4,
Bank of Ireland,
Lower Baggot Street,
Dublin 2,
Northern Bank Ltd,
Griffin House,
Wilton Terrace,
Dublin 2,
Ulster Bank Ltd,
College Green,
Dublin 2.
Done at Brussels, 30 September 1986.
For the Commission
Peter SUTHERLAND
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ No 13, 21. 2. 1962, p. 204/62.
(2) OJ No C 143, 10. 6. 1986, p. 4.
(1) ECR 2021 (1981) p. 2030 et seq.