John Paul Phelan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 100: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his proposals to rationalise the number of agencies within his Department dealing with matters concerning consumer protection, competition and regulation of retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14923/11]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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As part of the plan for rationalisation of State agencies, the amalgamation of the National Consumer Agency and the Competition Authority is being pursued. As both the National Consumer Agency and the Competition Authority were established under statute, it is necessary to give effect to the newly merged body by way of primary legislation. I will shortly be seeking Government approval to draft the Bill which will, inter alia, provide for the merger of the Competition Authority and the National Consumer Agency.