Batt O'Keeffe (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

The main emphasis in the Bill is to ensure the consumer is protected. It would be within the remit of the Minister in making nominations to ensure the consumer interest is very much involved. It would be the intention of the Minister, Deputy Roche, and my intention, to ensure significant consumer interest is involved. Any appointments made would be proportionate.

One of the appointments will be made with the consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. That member in particular will represent the consumer interest.

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