Proposed Legislation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2009

Tuesday, 17 February 2009

Ceisteanna (93)

James Reilly

Ceist:

126 Deputy James Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her plans to update the Competition Act 2002 and in particular to alter the Act in order that meaningful discussions can take place with the doctors’ unions, the Irish Dental Association and Irish Actors Equity Union amongst others; when she expects legislation to be presented to Dáil Éireann for approval; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5771/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Deputy Mary Coughlan)

I intend to bring forward legislation during the course of this year to give effect to the amalgamation of the National Consumer Agency and the Competition Authority as announced in the Budget speech last October. The legislation will encompass the outcome of the review of the operation and implementation of the Competition Act 2002, the amendments to section 4 of the Act subject to consistency with EU competition law and the amalgamation of the two bodies.