Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)

Notwithstanding the reservations we have about Oireachtas scrutiny, section 4 and some other matters related to the qualifications of the appointed members, we accept the necessity for the Bill. This is precisely because of the risk that decisions made by the Competition Authority could be challenged in the courts if these appointments are not made.

On that basis, we do not oppose the Bill. However, we look forward to a detailed, long and interesting discussion with, I hope, the relevant Minister when the full Bill is brought to the Dáil.

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