The Government recently approved the recommendation of the consumer strategy group concerning the establishment of a new national consumer agency, NCA. The Government also agreed to the appointment by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment of a board of the NCA to act on an interim basis until such time as the agency can be established on a statutory basis. The functions and role of the new agency will be determined by the Government following the deliberations of a specific implementation group. The Minister for Finance will be involved in this process and in responding appropriately to the agency when established.