Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 81: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will liaise with the Competition Authority to investigate uncompetitive practices in the liquid fuel market that may be leading to artificially high petrol and diesel prices for motorists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25297/09]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The Competition Authority is the statutory body responsible for the enforcement of competition law in the State. Section 29 (3) of the Competition Act 2002 provides that the Competition Authority is independent in the performance of its functions. Under section 30 (1)(b) of that Act, the Competition Authority is responsible for investigating any breach of the Act. As investigations are part of the day-to-day operational work of the Authority I have no direct function in the matter.

If the Deputy has evidence of anti-competitive practices in this or in any sector I urge him to bring this evidence to the attention of the Competition Authority.