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                                                                    Exhibit 23.1

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our reports dated February 28, 2002 for Jefferson Smurfit Group plc,
September 2, 2002 for MDP Acquisitions plc and July 5, 2002 for MDCP
Acquisitions 1, in the Registration Statement (Form F-4 No. 333-0000) and
related Prospectus of MDP Acquisitions plc dated November 25,2002.

Ernst & Young
Dublin

November 25, 2002