Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

One cannot act on suspicions or innuendo; one must have the facts. There are no indications of anti-competitive practices in the retail sector. The Competition Authority has examined the matter and has stated there is no evidence of anti-competitive practices in the sector. That is not to suggest people are not disgruntled and unhappy in regard to prices in the overall retail sector. It is on this basis the matter will be pursued as vigorously as possible.

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