Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I agree wholeheartedly with Senator Reilly. Small shops have a social value. We sold our family business. I remember there was a particular lady who could buy everything in one go but she used to come in seven days per week because I was the only person she spoke to every day. As with the post offices, one can never underestimate the social value of the small shop. Members are very much on the side of small retailers.