John Minihan (Progressive Democrats)

I echo the comments by Senator Brian Hayes on last night's programme on the investigation into the motor industry. Action is required. According to the programme, it now transpires that there are files with the DPP. We all urgently await a DPP decision on this so that we can move forward.

The beefing up of the Competition Authority to carry out similar types of investigations into illegal price fixing is a matter which should be seriously taken on board. In that regard, I wish to mention, as I have done previously, that there are accusations of other cartels operating, particularly in the cement industry.