John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)

I assure the Deputy that the Competition Act 2002 provides that the authority is independent in the performance of its function. Under the Act it is responsible for investigating breaches of the Act. Investigation and enforcement matters are part of the authority's day-to-day business. Neither I nor the Minister, Deputy Bruton, has a direct function in the matter. It would be inappropriate for me to comment on it.

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