Thomas Pringle (Donegal South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Kelly for his presentation. In the final paragraph of his statement he noted that he would like to see implemented as a matter of urgency a fairer trading framework. Will he expand on this and give some examples of where it is unfair and indicate what is happening in practice? All of the multiples from which we have heard here have said everything is perfect, that they operate a totally fair and transparent process in dealing with suppliers and that there are no unfair practices. Will the delegation tell us something of the imbalance in the trading relationship and offer some examples? Another point made by everyone was that the legal provisions were already in place for individuals to make complaints and that since no one made any complaint there must be no problems. I am keen to hear more detail from Mr. Kelly in that regard.

Reference was made to the process of Mr. John Travers to introduce a voluntary code. Where did it fall down or fall apart? Will the delegation expand on why the process did not work?