Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

I wish to ask the Tánaiste about three issues. When will there be an amendment to the Foreshore Act, which was promised in the programme for Government? Arising from complaints made by Deputy Deasy to the ombudsman, there is a recommendation to introduce a national waiver scheme for bin charges and for the necessary legislation and regulations to bring that recommendation to the Cabinet. When will that be brought forward?

Will we require another quango called the Competition Authority anymore?

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