Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I wish to reinforce the idea that the Government is prioritising smart regulation through the entrepreneurship agenda and reducing the regulatory burden. Hence, the communication between the Minister, Deputy Bruton and Commissioner Barnier. There will be an impetus during the first six months of the Presidency to drive results and reduce regulations in the SME sector. Over-regulation is a key impediment to SME competitiveness. Today, the Department wants to disseminate the message that reducing regulation is one of the key themes of the Irish Presidency. We wish to assist small businesses that the Acting Chairman talked about.