Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick East, Fine Gael)
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Question 29: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when she will conclude her review of the Competition Act 2002; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41939/08]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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As part of an ongoing review of the 2002 Competition Act, submissions received on foot of a public consultation from a variety of interested parties are currently being considered by my officials. These submissions cover a range of issues, many of a technical nature.

The Deputy will also be aware that the Government recently indicated its intention to amend section 4 of the Act subject to consistency with EU competition law.

To give effect to the Government decision to merge the National Consumer Agency and the Competition Authority, I propose to bring forward legislation which will encompass the outcome of the review of the 2002 Act, the amendments to section 4 and the amalgamation of the two bodies.