Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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I will ask Ms Robinson to make a further comment on it. The unfair trading practices that are included have been given a lot of thought and consideration at European level and apply across the European Union. It has been well examined and thought out. The legislation is providing for capacity within the primary legislation to amend those and for the Minister to amend them. I certainly would have an open mind on what we are seeing in the market and about trying to make sure it is as effective as possible. As a starting point, we are working off the European basis and providing through this office and legislation the capacity to adjust as we would identify what is happening in the supply chain.