Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The Economist intelligence unit undertook an independent benchmarking review to assess the comparative efficiency and effectiveness of Irish economic regulators. That report was due to be published after six months and was due last September 12 months. By the end of 2008, the cost of it stood at €408,000. It was finally published in May 2009. What was the final cost of the review? On foot of that report, the Taoiseach established the annual regulatory forum in October. What are the arrangements for that forum to work? How will it be monitored and how does the Taoiseach see it producing valuable reports for Government to act on?

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