Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)

I have questions about two items of legislation. The first is the Multi-unit Developments Bill which will be of considerable interest to people in my constituency who are affected by management companies, as am I. It is particularly relevant after the loss of a roof from an apartment building in south Dublin. That Bill has been published. Will it come to the Dáil before Christmas or during the next session? When can we anticipate that Bill being discussed in the Chamber?

Second, legislation has been promised concerning competition and consumer protection that would merge the National Consumer Agency and the Competition Authority and make some changes to section 4 of the Consumer Protection Act to allow certain professionals such as general practitioners and pharmacists to negotiate with the Government for their services. I understand that Bill has been held up because of disagreements between the two agencies involved. May we have an assurance the Bill will be published in the new year, or when will its heads be agreed?

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