Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 51: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment her views on the fine imposed on a company (details supplied) by the EU in respect of trust law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18376/09]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The role of Member States in such competition cases is generally confined to giving its opinion to the Commission via the Advisory Committee on Restrictive Practices and Dominant Positions on which all Member States are represented by their national competition authorities. The Competition Authority represents Ireland on this Committee as it generally relates to the enforcement of the Competition Rules set down in the EC Treaty. Therefore, I have no direct role in the process and I do not consider it appropriate for me to comment on the fine imposed by the Commission.