Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)

I am pleased to hear that is who the Deputy represents. I look forward to vigorous support from him during the summer if that is the case and thank him for his pledge of support in that regard.

The National Consumer Agency, which has been set up by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Martin, will undertake this role and examine future price applications in this area on behalf of consumers. The CER will also have its customer panels and customer charters in place. It has an obligation to take the customer into account as well as the market.

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