Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

The Deputy is referring to two types of legislation. In regard to the agreement with the social partners, we very much welcome the decision by SIPTU and the affirmation by the EU regarding temporary agency workers. At this moment in time, we are in discussions with the social partners on a timeframe for the implementation of some of that legislation. However, I am not in a position to provide a date as to when that legislation will be brought forward. Once the discussions have been completed, we will bring forward the legislation as quickly as possible.

The Competition Act is a different issue. A review of that legislation is under way. The Competition Authority and the National Consumer Agency are to be amalgamated.

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