Results 8,361-8,380 of 16,057 for speaker:Mary Coughlan
- Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (19 Jun 2008)
Mary Coughlan: This motion deals with important legislation. If Members want criminalityââ
- Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (19 Jun 2008)
Mary Coughlan: It is a delegated function.
- Price Inflation. (19 Jun 2008)
Mary Coughlan: I share the Deputy's concern about increases in the price of goods and services. The greater part of these increases reflect global trends over which the Government has little or no control. Approximately 60% of the rise in the consumer price index in the year to May 2008 was attributable to rises in the price of fuels, food and mortgage interest rates. A comparison of our inflation...
- Price Inflation. (19 Jun 2008)
Mary Coughlan: For the benefit of the Deputy, I do my own shopping. I hope the woman beside Deputy Varadkar will give him a slap for the comment he made.
- Price Inflation. (19 Jun 2008)
Mary Coughlan: She should at least consider doing so, especially in light of the findings of a recent survey showing that women work more than men. If I receive â¬5,000 per week, I would like to see the job I do because I do not receive that sum. I take the issue of price increases seriously. It is also a serious issue for consumers and it was on that basis that I took action. I will continue to...
- Price Inflation. (19 Jun 2008)
Mary Coughlan: That can only be done on the basis that prices in the South are made available.
- Price Inflation. (19 Jun 2008)
Mary Coughlan: The representativesââ
- Price Inflation. (19 Jun 2008)
Mary Coughlan: Not yet.
- Price Inflation. (19 Jun 2008)
Mary Coughlan: For Deputy Varadkar's informationââ
- Price Inflation. (19 Jun 2008)
Mary Coughlan: ââI contacted every retailer in Ireland in written form and I asked them to revert back to me privately, given that some of the information may be sensitive. I have received replies.
- Job Losses. (19 Jun 2008)
Mary Coughlan: We could always say the following of those guys: always a bridesmaid, never a bride.
- FÁS Training Programmes. (19 Jun 2008)
Mary Coughlan: On the ring road.
- Price Inflation. (19 Jun 2008)
Mary Coughlan: In the year to May 2008, the price of food and non-alcoholic beverages, as measured by consumer price index data compiled by the CSO, increased by 7.8%. The main cause of this increase in food prices has been the global rise in commodity and energy prices. Food prices have increased sharply in virtually all parts of the world and this has affected some developing countries particularly...
- Price Inflation. (19 Jun 2008)
Mary Coughlan: I am aware of it. A number of issues arise, including that of price tracking. The Competition Authority has been requested to examine a number of issues. It has already produced two reports on competitiveness and is currently preparing another one. There is no indication of anti-competitive practices within the market. It is important to state â this issue was discussed in committee â...
- Price Inflation. (19 Jun 2008)
Mary Coughlan: I do not have any evidence of anti-competitive practices within the retail sector. If other people have such information, I would be more than happy to bring it to the attention of the Competition Authority. I do not have evidence to that effect at this moment.
- Price Inflation. (19 Jun 2008)
Mary Coughlan: One cannot act on suspicions or innuendo; one must have the facts. There are no indications of anti-competitive practices in the retail sector. The Competition Authority has examined the matter and has stated there is no evidence of anti-competitive practices in the sector. That is not to suggest people are not disgruntled and unhappy in regard to prices in the overall retail sector. It...
- Price Inflation. (19 Jun 2008)
Mary Coughlan: I can say, from my experience in agriculture, that this impasse has existed for a considerable time. The consumer liaison group within my Department investigated the matter. The Deputy will know no finite conclusion was reached in this regard.
- Price Inflation. (19 Jun 2008)
Mary Coughlan: I do not do miracles. Issues such as costs for retailers are being examined. This will factor in some of the issues raised by Members of the House on a number of occasions. It is difficult to ascertain and determine what is a fair price for the primary producer and what provides value for money for the consumer. We must factor in the sustainability of the retail sector which is very...
- Social Partnership. (19 Jun 2008)
Mary Coughlan: Politicians.
- Social Partnership. (19 Jun 2008)
Mary Coughlan: We do.