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Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Terry Leyden: That is correct.

Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Terry Leyden: I thank all of the Senators who contributed to the debate. It was most stimulating to hear both Senators Ross and O'Toole who made good contributions. One of the first newspapers I read on Sundays is the business section of the Sunday Independent because it is one of the most informed Sunday publications, and is uncontested as such.

Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Terry Leyden: I also welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Killeen, to the House. I received a letter from Mr. Tadgh O'Sullivan, chief executive of the Vintners' Federation of Ireland. He casts serious doubts on the credibility of the consumer strategy group's report. He makes serious comments; I will not use the word "allegations".

Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Terry Leyden: Mr. O'Sullivan states, "Clearly we would be concerned that the mistakes evident in this section are replicated in other sections of the report. If that is the case then the report must be consigned to the bin". He is an expert on licensing law and picked out numerous flaws in the report. They should be seriously considered and investigated by the Department. If the report is flawed in this...

Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Terry Leyden: I thank my opposite number, Senator Coghlan, for his worthwhile contribution. Some confusion exists, and Senator O'Toole put his finger on it. It is obvious the motion we put forward should be accepted without a vote. We welcome the publication of the report. This motion deals with the establishment of the organisation involved. It does not deal with the amendments put forward by the...

Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Terry Leyden: Senator Ross is not all that enamoured by the groceries order. I am not sure about Senator O'Toole. This side of the House strongly supports it.

Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Terry Leyden: The motion supports the decision of the Minister to engage in a public consultation process on the future of the groceries order and notes the process is expected to be completed within two months. That is positive.

Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Terry Leyden: I support it and Senator Coghlan supports it.

Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Terry Leyden: Senator Coghlan should also be aware——

Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Terry Leyden: Senator Coghlan is also aware of a statement by his colleague at our committee meeting when he clearly supported the retention of the groceries order. Deputy Hogan stated there was no evidence in the report that abolishing the ban would bring about a sustained level of lower prices, yet Senator Coghlan did not include his concerns in his motion. Deputy Hogan is the spokesperson for consumer...

Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Terry Leyden: I am trying to pick out the flaws of the Opposition's argument. I am surprised and concerned by Senator O'Toole. He is getting weak at the knees about the retention of the groceries order.

Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Terry Leyden: Senator O'Toole is shifting ground and his liaison with the Mullingar accord will come to nil.

Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Terry Leyden: I hope the Bill from Senators Coghlan and O'Toole will have some success but I doubt it.

Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Terry Leyden: I believe it will be published in the morning.

Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Terry Leyden: I wish the Senators well in its publication. I apologise for straying from the motion. I request the House to support our well-worded, detailed motion and avoid a vote. There is no reason to vote against the motion.

Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Terry Leyden: I move: That Seanad Éireann: —welcomes the publication of the report of the consumer strategy group and is in agreement with the group that in order to ensure the needs of the modern consumer are met, it is essential that a new agency with an expanded remit be established; —congratulates the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, on the decision to establish a new statutory...

Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Terry Leyden: In that case I will speak on the motion. I welcome the——

Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Terry Leyden: I will make my contribution and I presume it will be seconded at that stage. The Senator should fear not.

Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Terry Leyden: To be correct, I am in the process of making my contribution.

Seanad: National Consumer Agency: Motion. (29 Jun 2005)

Terry Leyden: When I conclude I presume there will be somebody here to second the motion. We will allay the fears of Senator Hayes. I know he is very concerned about this matter but we are well aware of the procedures here and we intend to adopt them. I recognise the publication of the report of the consumer strategy group entitled Making Consumers Count: A New Direction for Irish Consumers. I welcome the...