Dominic Hannigan (Meath East, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to reduce the number of licences that a small retailer has to obtain so that they can operate legally; his plans to streamline the application process while reducing the number of licences needed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47647/12]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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As part of the Action Plan for Jobs, I requested Forfás to conduct an audit and review of the multiplicity of licences required by businesses to assess the potential for discontinuing some licences and for amalgamating licences with a view to reducing the cost burden of regulations.

I have recently received the Forfás report which I am currently reviewing. The issuing of licences, including those applicable to the retail sector, cuts across a range of Government Departments and Agencies and therefore this report will require consultation with all relevant bodies before final consideration on the implementation of the recommendations set out in the report.