Feargal Quinn (Independent)

The Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill – a Seanad Bill – has just been published. It is detailed legislation. Will the Leader indicate when it will be introduced and will she ensure it is given sufficient attention?

I also ask the Leader to arrange a debate on the recent report by the Competition Authority. It is a worthy report, but it has not received the attention it deserves. The report on competition, compiled by Indecon Economic Consultants, commented on the Law Society's ability to self-regulate the law profession. A number of concerns have been raised and it would be useful to include this in the debate.