Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)

Question 140: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if his attention has been drawn to the serious concern expressed in recent months by consumers at prices and general cost of living issues as reflected by the public reaction to the "Rip Off Republic" television programmes and the opinion poll in the Irish Examiner showing that cost of living and "Rip off Ireland" was now the biggest issue of concern among those polled; his views on the validity of these concerns; the steps he intends to take to end exploitation of consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25671/05]

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