Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

Given the Taoiseach's stated objective of running useful legislation in tandem with the finance Bill and related legislative provisions which must be enacted before the Government decides to dissolve the Dáil, did the Cabinet not consider dealing with the code of practice for the retail and grocery sector? It seems the consultation process that was established to agree a voluntary code has run aground. We have had eight months of consultation and facilitation by Mr. John Travers, who is highly experienced in this area, and there is no reason that legislation could not be presented. The State is funding below-cost alcohol selling by supermarkets-----

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