State Bodies Mergers

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2012

Tuesday, 23 October 2012

Questions (296)

Anthony Lawlor

Question:

296. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the position regarding the proposed merger between the National Consumer Agency and the Competition Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45874/12]

Written answers

Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

The Consumer and Competition Bill which will, inter alia , provide for the merger of the National Consumer Agency and the Competition Authority is contained in Section A of the Government’s legislative programme. I hope to publish the Bill by mid-January 2013.