Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

As the Deputy joined us a little late, he may not be aware that we decided to invite representatives of the banks to appear before the committee as we heard a great deal about banking.

Does membership of RGDATA or the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association confer any advantages on a smaller retail outlet such as a Londis store in terms of purchasing power? I know Centra stores buy direct from Musgraves and have, therefore, a little more buying power because they are in the SuperValu umbrella group. Do RGDATA and the CSNA offer similar benefits or must independent retailers buy from a cash and carry company?