Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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The Competition and Consumer Protection Bill 2014 was referred to the select committee by an order of the Dáil on 16 April 2014. I welcome the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, and his officials, some of whom came before the committee last week. I thank them for their efforts on briefing the committee.

I ask all committee members to switch off their phones or switch them to flight mode because they affect the recordings.

It is intended to conclude Committee Stage today if at all possible. I must stress the Minister needs to leave at 3.40 p.m. to attend another meeting at 4 p.m. We have a good track record of dealing with Bills in a professional business-like manner but I accept the Bill is long and complicated.