Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

As Deputy Ellis will be aware, the local authorities accept planning applications and the planning process decides the nature and extent of any business. An Bord Pleanála and the legislation governing the retail size of outlets has its own bearing on that. The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation deals with the Competition Authority and keeps that under pretty constant review. There is not any legislation as far I am aware on the specific issue the Deputy mentioned.

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