Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2005
263 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will implement the recommendations of the consumer strategy group in so far as they relate to areas for which his Department has responsibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17971/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe report of the consumer strategy group was published on 18 May 2005. The report contains more than 30 separate recommendations whose implementation will involve a variety of different Departments and agencies. The Government has already accepted the core recommendation in the report and has approved in principle the establishment of a new national consumer agency. My Department has already commenced the necessary legislative and organisational work to ensure that the new agency is established as soon as possible.
In relation to the other recommendations contained in the consumer strategy group report, the Government has decided to establish a high level interdepartmental committee to examine these recommendations, including those relating to the Department of the Taoiseach. It is envisaged that this committee will report back to Government with a detailed implementation plan within three months
