Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

The Tánaiste will be aware that a landmark decision was made by the Revenue Commissioners on refunding VAT to optometrists to the tune of €50 million. In light of this ruling to refund VAT on spectacles to optometrists and not to consumers, will the Tánaiste indicate when the consumer protection (National Consumer Agency) Bill will be introduced so that we can have somebody standing up for the consumer?

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