Michael Lowry
Question:46 Mr. Lowry asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the plans, if any, he has to withdraw or to amend the Grocery Order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1892/94]
Written Answers. - Restrictive Practices (Groceries) Order.
Robert Molloy
Question:71 Mr. Molloy asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment if he has reviewed the need for and the impact of the Groceries Order; if he intends to renew it again in 1994; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2216/94]
Pádraic McCormack
Question:79 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Enterprise and Employment the plans, if any, he has to withdraw or to amend the Grocery Order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1893/94]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 46, 71 and 79 together.
The operation of the Restrictive Practices (Groceries) Order, 1987 is, at present, under review by my Department. In this connection submissions received from all interested parties will be considered. I expect to be able to give my view on the matter by the end of the year.