Regulatory agency merger legislation
Deputy Fleming seeks legislation on proposed mergers involving ComReg and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, and the EPA and Radiological Protection Institute. After clarifying the mergers discussed, the Taoiseach promises to follow up but gives no date.
The Government has announced that it will be merging the Commission for Communications Regulation and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. When can we expect to see legislation on that? The Government has also announced that it is proceeding with the merger of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland. When will we see legislation on that matter?
Comment on this
The Deputy is talking about the Competition Authority and the National Consumer Agency.
Comment on this
I am talking about the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform said during Question Time that this merger was proceeding.