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Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: The Government has a chance to change the legislation and to strengthen it.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: We have gone around the houses, from Volkswagens to concrete. The amendment goes to the heart of the legislation. As long as people get away with small fines yet have the ability to make large profits, their abuse of competition and competition law will continue. We will pay more for concrete, Volkswagens and everything. The Minister of State knows this. Resourcing the Competition...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: That is unfair competition. We want to level the playing field.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: I move amendment No. 2: In page 6, lines 10 to 18, to delete all words from and including "may," in line 10 down to and including "specified." in line 18 and substitute the following: "may-- (a) order one or all of the following-- (i) that the undertaking shall discontinue the abuse, or (ii) that the undertaking shall adopt such measures for the purpose of securing an adjustment of that...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: The Minister of State referred to removing out-of-date orders. This is new legislation, but it is already out of date. There was a casual reference to the "sequestration of assets" in the Minister of State's explanation of this proposal. Until we get to a stage where the seizure of assets and the imposition of substantial fines happen as a matter of course, there will continue to be...

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Desludging septic tanks.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: It is an hour's profit for the multiples.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: The Minister of State was one of the cheerleaders in that regard.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Would they go up to Ballisodare?

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: The Minister of State is aware there is no argument on that.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: How many were addressed in 2011?

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Most of the work was done before 2011.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: I move amendment No. 1: In page 5, lines 7 to 17, to delete all words from and including "may," in line 7 down to and including "specified."," in line 17 and substitute the following: "may— (a) order one or all of the following— (i) that the undertaking shall discontinue the abuse, or (ii) that the undertaking shall adopt such measures for the purpose of securing an adjustment of that...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 207: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for the hiring of seasonal outdoor staff in County Mayo; when these positions will be filled; and if vacant positions will be publicly advertised. [6757/12]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 355: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the total number of Garda stations here as at 31 December 2011; the number of these stations that have an e-mail address; his views that every arda station should have a unique email connection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6242/12]

Written Answers — Northern Ireland Issues: Northern Ireland Issues (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 371: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his response to the view of the Garda Commissioner and the Chief Constable of the PSNI, that the threat of dissident republican activity was severe; the steps he is taking to tackle this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38681/11]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 379: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when a citizenship application will be completed in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Louth. [6672/12]

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 427: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when an application for funding for a new slipway (details supplied) in County Mayo will be processed. [6344/12]

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: Question 462: To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the delay in processing medical card applications in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Donegal; and the steps being taken to reduce the waiting times. [6213/12]

International Agreements: Motions (7 Feb 2012)

Dara Calleary: We will support the motion. Our participation in the visa waiver programme is another testament to the strong links between Ireland the US. These links are economic, cultural and social and extend to every aspect of life in and part of our country. The experience of travelling to the US now is much enhanced over the experience that obtained prior to our participation in the programme....