Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 116: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his proposals for a consultation process regarding the prohibition of credit card and other relevant methods of payment surcharges to consumers; when he expects the process to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25384/07]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The issues raised by the Deputy relate to Sections 48 and 49 of the Consumer Protection Act 2007. My Department launched a public consultation in the summer in relation to the commencement of these provisions of the Act. To date almost 50 submissions have been received. I am currently considering the detailed issues raised in the various submissions.