Seanad debates
Wednesday, 2 July 2003
Forfás Consumer Pricing Report 2003: Statements.
10:30 am
Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)
Complacency has set in. People are unwilling to complain or shop around. We should consider setting up a national rip-off hotline to report those who are overcharging who should be named and shamed. That is the opportunity I intend to take here today. The media should take a lead in making consumers aware of their rights with more programmes like "Checkout" or others similar to the "Watchdog" on the BBC. I commend the Irish Independent for running a series on comparative pricing.
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