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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2010

Tuesday, 18 May 2010

Ceisteanna (121)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

149 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation the number of investigations that have taken place under the provisions of the Market Abuse (Directive 2003/6/EC) Regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20538/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation (Deputy Batt O’Keeffe)

The competent authority designated under the Market Abuse (Directive 2003/6/EC) Regulations 2005 is the Financial Regulator. I have no direct function in relation to investigations undertaken under the provisions of these Regulations.