The evidence that we are being ripped off is overwhelming. We are being robbed in the shops. A recent Sunday Independent shopping basket survey by business correspondent, Martin Fitzpatrick, found that a basket of household goods which cost €16.41 in January 2002 now cost €21.70, a 32.2% increase. In another excellent article in the business supplement of last week's Sunday Independent, 29 June, he described how he went on a shopping trip. I would not like to name or shame any particular supermarket but he does name the supermarket in question in the article. The supermarket chain involved, Superquinn, has an excellent reputation. I dealt with it when I was Minister of State with responsibility for trade. Its supermarkets sell quality Irish food and in that sense are not comparable with any others. If Martin Fitzpatrick was to check all of the other supermarket chains, he would find that Superquinn is one of the most competitive. I am delighted Senator Quinn is present in the House and that he will have an opportunity of discussing these issues because he, more than anyone, would know what is happening. While it is unfair to compare different products in a shopping basket, I hope the Senator, wearing his other hat, will respond to the article by Martin Fitzpatrick in last Sunday's Sunday Independent.Ireland's rapid rise towards the top of the European pricing league could pose a significant threat to maintaining the economic success of recent years. As a nation, we are far too complacent. As consumers, we never exercise our right to make complaints, which is vital. When I launched my name and shame, price-busting campaign in May, I said we would choose the month of June to examine prices in shops and services.