John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Judging from the complaints, that would not seem to be the case. We have heard that this trade is regularly conducted on the streets of Ireland, that illegal cigarettes are easily obtained and that suppliers are known in local communities. Retailers know about this trade because it affects their sales. We have been told that some of them have been offered supplies of cigarettes. This massive growing trade is having a significant effect on retailers and those who sell cigarettes legally. Despite what Ms Feehily has said about the huge seizures that have taken place, retailers are complaining that they are not seeing enough action to prevent this activity.