Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

Of course that is the case. After ten years in office, I would have expected the Government to have a done a great deal to reduce the regulatory burden, which is currently such an important issue. Like all other Government conversions to Fine Gael policy, this conversion is welcome. I am glad that the Minister said this is an important issue. He has accepted this report, just like he accepted many other reports. Will the Minister indicate which of the areas identified in the submissions from the other EU member states that have had some success in this area are priority areas? I accept that some priorities have been identified, but I would like to know more about some specific priorities, particularly in relation to the Dutch model, which is the best example of a regime coming to grips with the regulatory burden on small and medium sized enterprises.

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