Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 18 June 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Circular Economy as it relates to Consumer Durables: Discussion

Photo of Martin KennyMartin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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Does this have potential to increase the price of goods? The old Dunnes Stores slogan, stack them high and sell them cheap, has been around for a long time and we still see that in many cases. What we are talking about here is trying to move to a higher quality of product. That could pose problems for people, especially those on lower incomes or who have difficulties with their budget. There could be issues there. Where is the balance to be found in that regard?