Written Answers - EU Competition Rules.

Thursday, 7 May 2009

Dáil Eireann Debate
Vol. 681 No. 5

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  51.  Deputy Phil Hogan  Information on Philip Hogan  Zoom on Philip Hogan   asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment  Information on Mary Coughlan  Zoom on Mary Coughlan   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]

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Deputy Mary Coughlan): Information on Mary Coughlan  Zoom on Mary Coughlan  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.

Question No. 52 answered with Question No. 48.

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