Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The legislation referred to by Deputy Burton is currently being progressed. The Tánaiste and the Department for Enterprise, Trade and Employment have been doing everything possible and are involved with the chain-stores to see how full transparency on pricing can be ensured. This year for the first time ever the cost of living has gone down in many respects in a whole range of areas-----

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