Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Minister has left out the phrase "having regard to subsection (1)", and that subsection outlines a range of conditions, including "the desirability of the promotion of competitive trade" and "the interests of consumers". There is a range of conditions and this does not give carte blancheto a Minister or supplier. The notion that Kellogg's or similar companies could set the price of Rice Krispies is untrue, as this amendment has the security of subsection (1) and its seven paragraphs to protect the power given to the Minister. The amendment has included the protection of the consumer, supplier and the public interest. It is not a carte blancheamendment by any means.

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