Paddy McHugh (Galway East, Independent)

We are at the nub of the problem with this issue of predatory pricing. If it is not dealt with properly, it will allow the big bully-boy operators to force smaller operators out of business. It is as simple as that and it could not be put in simpler language. That is what will happen.

It is interesting that the Minister has removed himself from the situation today. He scampered out of the country because he probably could not face more criticism from, first, the Opposition and, second, his backbenchers.

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