Eugene Regan (Fine Gael)

Senator Quinn's amendment relates to the retail sector, or mixed trading houses, in particular. In that context, I do not believe the Minister intends to introduce some of the provisions in the Bill relating to that sector. There is scope to carry out a regulatory impact analysis. The Minister of State has made the case for me that that is the type of analysis which should be undertaken before the Act is commenced.

On the constitutional point, one would not be giving the authority to implement legislation to an outside body. We are delegating authority to the Minister to implement legislation and adopt regulations under it. All that is proposed in the amendment by Senator Quinn is that an impact analysis be completed. Therefore, I am not sure the constitutional point being raised by the Minister of State is so devastating for it. I urge him to at least consider the amendment as it relates to the sector Senator Quinn has in mind.