Sandra McLellan (Cork East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

A succession of stealth charges imposed by the Government have placed middle and low-income families in dire straits. The introduction of water charges will add to this burden. The consumer needs maximum protection in these circumstances. Does the Government intend including a provision to allow for the amalgamated National Consumer Agency and Competition Authority to play a statutory role in protecting the interests and welfare of consumers?

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