Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

As time is short, I will ask only three questions. Do we have too many regulators and would one regulator with real authority, clout and assistance do the job better?

The Taoiseach will be aware of a National Competitiveness Council report in which its chairman, Mr. Burgess, said the single greatest impediment to growth was the issue of costs. In the area of regulation of the furniture business, for instance, what is the Taoiseach's view on recent comments that regulations will be lifted for one company, IKEA, to allow it to come here, whereas they will not be lifted for other companies? Is this fair or legal?

What progress has been made on removing the barrier to foreign educated pharmacists entering the Irish market?

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