Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

It depends on whether they are involved in both areas. With respect, it is not my call to decide whether they are. The Competition Authority has a role in this and there is provision in the Bill to allow others who wish to do so to take a role in this area.

The small people are the consumers and there are many of them. There is much evidence they need protection. The way this Bill sets about providing protection is considerably more effective than any effect contemplated by these amendments. In these circumstances, I am not disposed to accepting amendments Nos. 2, 3 or 4.

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