Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 April 2008
246 Deputy Leo Varadkar asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when was the deadline for submissions with regard to the commencement of a ban on credit card surcharges; when he will make a decision on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15015/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe issue raised by the Deputy relates to Sections 48 and 49 of the Consumer Protection Act 2007. My Department launched a public consultation process in relation to the commencement of these provisions of the Act in the summer of 2007. Although the deadline for receipt of submissions was the 7th September 2007, my Department continued to receive submissions until November, 2007. A total of almost 50 submissions were received in response to the consultation process. The submissions gave rise to a number of complex matters, requiring careful consideration. I intend to bring my consideration of these issues to the attention of my Government colleagues shortly.
