Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

Please allow me to complete the list. It also includes measures to ensure prices of goods are labelled and transparent. The National Consumer Agency is telling us there is no rational explanation for charging 30% more for products south of the Border, yet this is occurring. Is the Tánaiste planning to introduce some consumer protections as are in the programme for Government? Does she intend to ask the Competition Authority to investigate what is happening in the grocery market with this result? Does she plan to have weekly information on price comparisons in order that consumers can vote with their feet? What action was taken as a result of her meeting with these fleecers? What will be her response?

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