Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If we are not debating the amendment before us I do know what open goal the Deputy is referring to. There are always open goals but we are debating whether the Minister should be able to give a direction that a retailer shall not sell grocery goods at a price that is less than the net invoice amount of the goods. That is not the correct approach. It would militate against consumers' interests.

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