Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)

With regard to "hello money", there are specific provisions in the Competition (Amendment) Act 2006 that prohibit both retailers and goods undertakings from being involved in the compelling of another undertaking. The Act also specifically prohibits retailers from compelling suppliers to make payments for providing space. I am aware that the committee has done much excellent work, but we have not yet received its report. It is due to produce a report by mid-summer.

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