Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)

The Government sets ESB and gas prices, taxi, bus and train fares, health charges and work permit prices. Nothing has increased more this year than government charges. Why should we trust the Government to fix prices when it is responsible for most of the inflation rises?

Will the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment withdraw the slur she made against Irish retailers? In the main, they are not responsible for high prices; it is the Government that is responsible. Government charges are the primary reason for high retail prices. Will she withdraw the slur against Irish retailers and her encouragement to consumers to shop in other countries?

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