Several times in the last session the Taoiseach promised the imminent publication of the consumer and competition Bill but, as he knows, it has not been published yet. First, when does he propose to publish the Bill? Second, who will be responsible for supervising or deciding whether a merger or a proposed media acquisition contravenes the legislation? Will it be the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation or the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources?

The Bill will be published shortly and Deputy O’Dea will know then.

Can the Taoiseach answer my second question? Has the Government resolved its differences on that matter? Who won?

There are no differences here. The structure has been very clear in terms of the production and publication of the Bill. Work is very well advanced on it.

Did the Taoiseach win that one? Did he have a victory over the Labour Party?

It will be a victory for the country.