Sean Barrett (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I tabled an amendment, which the Minister of State rejected. It was to include the National Consumer Agency. Individuals or individual members of committees must have some legal basis on which they can take on these powerful monopolies.

That is why I tabled amendment No. 50. I would like there to be some protection for the isolated individuals who will be obliged to face up to this huge monopoly. We have tried to facilitate the bestowing of such protection by having section 25 amended. However, we have not been successful in our efforts and, as a result, I must oppose the section.