Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 512: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when he will order the commencement of the credit card surcharge provision in the Consumer Protection Act 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11679/08]

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 process in relation to the commencement of these provisions of the Act in the summer of 2007. Almost 50 submissions were received in response to the consultation process. The submissions gave rise to a number of complex matters, which require careful consideration. I hope to conclude consideration of these issues within the next few weeks.