Mr. Arnold Dillon:

Retail Ireland provides a forum in which retailers exchange views. Due to competition law, these sorts of issues are never on the association's agenda. We do not engage with members on such issues nor do we facilitate conversations between members about them. The regulations on unfair trading practices are currently in force. The first two refer to payment thresholds of 30 days and 60 days. Retailers are in compliance with those laws. This legislation, which reinforces those regulations and the role of this new office, provides greater safeguards for primary producers and offers them recourse for any breaches.