Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I was asked about the pharmacy area, which was mentioned by Deputy Rabbitte along with other areas. I have a brief note which I can give the House. A number of these are implemented or in the process of implementation. The Competition Authority has made considerable progress in the non-life insurance market, the banking sector and architectural and engineering professions. The document on the legal profession was published in February and is now open for consultation. Considerable consultation is ongoing between the Bar Council and the Law Society in trying to come to an agreement on the final report which is due in a few months.

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