Deirdre Clune (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)

Many people sit around the table in the partnership process. I believe the National Consumer Agency has a particular role to play in this regard. We spoke earlier about the price of foodstuffs. Other issues of concern are energy costs, financial products and communications facilities, be they mobile phones or broadband. In the interests of the consumer, the NCA would be well placed to sit at that table. I ask that the Minister of State reconsider the matter.

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is represented in the process as are unions and employers.

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