Before the summer recess, I raised the matter of the consumer and competition Bill. The Taoiseach outlined to me at that stage there were a number of difficulties with it. As the Taoiseach knows, it makes provision for the statutory code of conduct for the grocery industry. What progress has been made on the Bill since the end of July or thereabouts? What is the timescale for the introduction of the Bill?

I can confirm to Deputy Deering that the Bill is now very well advanced. It just did not make it onto the A list for this session. I assume it will be introduced very early in the next session.