Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 15: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when he expects to complete the audit of licences required for business per item 1.49 of his action plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11551/12]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Better Regulation is an important aspect in ensuring that costs are reduced for firms. Forfás has been assigned responsibility for conducting the review of licences under Action Point 1.49 of the Action Plan for Jobs. The Table of Actions in the Annex to the Action Plan for Jobs sets out a timeframe for the review.

Initial scoping of the review has commenced and draft Terms of Reference are being considered. Forfás will complete this phase in the coming week, as set out in the timetable.

The audit, consultations, and analysis will also be completed in Q3 of 2012, in line with the timetable. The findings and recommendations will be set out in a report to Government in Q3 2012. Some consultations have already taken place on the matter, and further consultations with Government regulatory agencies, departments and enterprises will be undertaken in the coming months.