Conor Lenihan
Question:105 Mr. C. Lenihan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the specific powers of the inspectorate of the Office of the Director of Consumer Affairs; if such powers include those of entry and search; if so, the basis or authority under which inspectors are empowered and instructed to communicate evidence of prima facie breaches of statute or regulation on an ad hoc basis to employees on retail premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25775/01]